Description: Enfleshing Theology examines the groundbreaking work of M. Shawn Copeland, particularly its implications for questions of embodiment, discipleship, and politics. Including a brief introduction, an interview, seventeen essays, and a selected bibliography, this volume highlights...
Brief description: Robert J. Rivera is an Associate Professor at St. John's University in New York, USA.
Review Quotes:
"Capturing the scope of this towering voice is a challenge, but the editors and contributors provide an excellent glimpse into the critical features of Copeland's insights. . . . This collection of essays is a thorough introduction to the theological sophistication of Copeland's thinking. Those contributions that freely deviate from a specific read of Copeland but rather highlight the range of her theology to address other topics beyond religion and theology proper add to the posterity of the volume. Because the authors represent a range of intellectual, theological, and religious disciplines, Enfleshing Theology is a must-read for scholars who value Copeland's contribution to Catholic, black, and womanist theologies. The book is also accessible for the layperson seeking a stronger foundation for the application of faith to contemporary social issues linked to race, gender, and religion." --Reading Religion
"A stunning compendium of insights! With great originality and verve the essays wrestle, take deep dives, and run with Copeland's intuitions into new territories. More than simple tribute, this excellent, heartwarming book shows the far-reaching influence of an extraordinary theologian whose thought benefits all of humanity, those without dignity most of all." --Elizabeth A. Johnson, Distinguished Professor of Theology, Fordham University "This fine collection of diverse voices captures the essence of Copeland's clarity, creativity, and commitment to a theology that cares for creation. This village of scholars captures the broad terrain of Copeland's theology as truth-telling and invites the reader into critical deep engagement with it. We are the better for it if we accept their invitation." --Emilie M. Townes, Vanderbilt University "This collection of essays on Shawn Copeland's work is magnificent. Copeland is a must-read author in Black theology, and this group of essays demonstrates her importance and influence in and beyond Black Catholic theologies. This volume honors Copeland and it also honors its editors and authors. Magnificent!" --Orlando O. Espin, Ph.D., professor, Department of Theology and Religious Studies at University of San Diego and director of the Center for the Study of L