Aung Htoo - Engaging Politics in Myanmar: A Study of Aung San Suu Kyi and Martin Luther King Jr in Light of Walter Winks Political Theology

Creative. Original. Ground-breaking. Excellent. The book is bold in design and convincing in implementation. This book is a superb, critical, dialogue with three quite different thinkers/activists in order to develop a culturally appropriate theological ethic. The initial application is for Christians in Myanmar. But the basic methodology deserves widespread use. Highly recommended.

Ronald J. Sider, PhD

Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Theology, Holistic Ministry and Public Policy,

Palmer Theological Seminary, St Davids, Pennsylvania, USA

Dr Aung Htoos knowledge of Myanmar and the situation of the Christian community is impressive. The book offers a creative exploration of non-violence and its significance for the local Christian community.

David Tombs, PhD

Howard Paterson Chair of Theology and Public Issues,

University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand

Issues of power, oppression, justice, and compassion are at the heart of this challenging and important work that brings together diverse voices from outside the modern West in dialogue with the ethical paradigm of Walter Wink and his Powers trilogy. This work brings into conversation political theology, practical theology, and moral theology and the result is a penetrating challenge to Christians in Myanmar, and the rest of us, to live with wisdom and courage in an increasingly post-secular society.

Myk Habets, PhD

Head of Theology, Laidlaw College, Auckland, New Zealand

Senior Research Fellow, Australian College of Theology, Sydney, Australia

Engaging Politics in Myanmar

A Study of Aung San Suu Kyi and Martin Luther King Jr in Light of Walter Winks Political Theology

Aung Htoo

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