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Introducing Liberation Theology

by Leonardo Boff, Clodovis Boff · 1986

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This work deals with the basic questions that are tackled by liberation theology—oppression, violence, domination and marginalization. It then goes on to show how the Christian faith can be used as an agent in promoting social and individual liberation, and how faith and politics relate.

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Latin AmericaLatin AmericaMore like thisLess of this
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