Orbis Books
Titles appearing in Reference — Research Book News — December 2011
Gustavo Gutiérrez; spiritual writings.
Gutiérrez, Gustavo and Daniel G. Groody. (Modern spiritual masters series)
Orbis Books, ©2011 256 p. $20.00 BT83
978-1-57075-947-5
Peruvian priest Gutiérrez is best known for his groundbreaking Theology of Liberation: History, Politics, and Salvation, first published in English translation in 1973. Here Groody (theology, U. of Notre Dame) collects 76 excerpts from that and his other writings on meeting Jesus Christ, understanding God's mercy, and living in the spirit. More specific topics include forming a Christian community, becoming a disciple, believing in the midst of suffering, liberating the poor, and living the Beatitudes. There is no index. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
