The Ecumenical Association of the Third World Theologians illuminated the struggles of liberating the poor, and sought to do theology with the marginalized seeking freedom, gender co-responsibility, and racial and ethnic equality. This book offers an interpretative history of the formative years of this historic movement.

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M.P. Joseph is originally from India and is currently a Professor of Ethics at Chang Jung Christian University, Taiwan.

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Acknowledgments Introduction: Margins Dare to Speak 1. Conversation Among the Margins 2. From a Vision to a Reality 3. Continental Meetings 3.1. Ecumenical Dialogue of Third World Theologians, Dar es Salaam 1976 3.2. African Theology en Route: Pan African Conference of Third World Theologians, Accra, Ghana 3.3. Asia's Struggle for Full Humanity: Wennappuwa (Sri Lanka) Meeting 3.4. The Challenge of Basic Christian Communities: Sao Paulo meeting 3.5. Irruption of the Third World: A Challenge to Theology - International Conference, Delhi 3.6. Doing Theology in a Divided World: The Geneva meeting 3.7. Solidarity in the Struggle for Liberation 4. Constructive tension -the logic of dialogue and growth in perception Conclusion: Theologies of the non-being relevant?