Marx, Jesus, and Buddha: The Counter-Culture of Sebastian Kappen SJ (1924-1993) against the Background of Indian Liberation Theology

The article discusses the life and work of the South Indian Jesuit Sebastian Kappen (1924-1993) and his position among other progressive theologians in South Asia. Kappen became a prolific writer from the 1970s onwards, possibly being motivated by the Louvain priest and sociologist François Houtart....

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Authors: Antony, Mathew Thekkemuriyil ca. 20./21. Jh. (Author) ; Goddeeris, Idesbald 1972- (Author)
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Language:English
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Published: Peeters [2020]
In: Louvain studies
Year: 2020, Volume: 43, Issue: 2, Pages: 120-140
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Kappen, Sebastian 1924-1993 / Liberation theology / Marxism / Counter-culture / Buddhism / Hinduism
RelBib Classification:BK Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism
BL Buddhism
CC Christianity and Non-Christian religion; Inter-religious relations
CG Christianity and Politics
FD Contextual theology
KBM Asia
KDB Roman Catholic Church
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