Mangoes or Bananas? The Quest for an Authentic Asian Christian Theology

by Hwa Yung

Publisher:

Fortress Press

, 2014

Over the past few decades awareness has been growing of the need for contextual theologies throughout Asia. But how genuinely contextual are these? Based on the premise that theology and mission are inseparable, the author applies four missiological criteria to representative examples of Protestant Asian writings to assess their adequacy as contextual theologies. These are relevance to sociopolitical challenges, enhancing evangelism and pastoral care, inculturation, and faithfulness to the Christian tradition. The study reveals certain discernible trends in Asian ecumenical and conservative theologies, as well as distinctive strengths and weaknesses. But the greatest problem with most of these theologies appears to be that, at heart, they have been domesticated by Western dualism and Enlightenment thought. Authentic Asian Christian theologies will only emerge with the dual recovery of confidence in both gospel and culture within Asian Christianity. In this new edition, the author has further shared his personal journey that brought him to this conclusion.

Product Details

• Title: Mangoes or Bananas? The Quest for an Authentic Asian Christian Theology
• Author: Hwa Yung
• Publisher: Fortress Press
• Print Publication Date: 2014
• Logos Release Date: 2021
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Ebook
• ISBNs: 9781506477879, 9781506477862, 1506477860, 1506477879
• Resource ID: LLS:9781506477879
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2023-07-13T00:48:05Z

About Hwa Yung

Hwa Yung is bishop emeritus of the Methodist Church in Malaysia. Among his many roles, he has served as a pastor and bishop within the Methodist Church, and as principal of Malaysia Theological Seminary. He has also been involved with various international ministries, including as chair for the Oxford Centre for Mission Studies’ council of trustees and a member of the International Board of the Lausanne Movement.