Cuban Feminist Theology

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Ofelia Miriam Ortega explores the social, economic, and political realities of Cuba, the Caribbean, and Latin America, framing them within Cuban feminist theology. The book is divided into five parts. Part I examines the religious life in Cuba's historical and social context, detailing the socio-economic and political realities, the influence of missionary heritage on culture, and the evolution of Protestant theology during the revolutionary period. Part II focuses on the church and pastoral ministry, discussing revolutionary hope post-Christendom, shifts in leadership dynamics, and the church's prophetic presence in everyday life, emphasizing the missionary movement's transition from challenges to community benefit. Part III centers on women and theology, highlighting the revolutionary role of Cuban women, their struggles for liberation within both the revolution and the church, and ethical issues faced by Caribbean women. It also addresses the community dynamics of women and men in church and society, along with current feminist theology challenges in Latin America and the Caribbean. Part IV tackles theological education and mission, presenting challenges for contextual and ecumenical formation, emphasizing the importance of ecumenical learning for women's theological education, and offering a Latin American perspective on women and theology. Part V delves into international, social, political, ecological, and ethical