1. Edition - April 2010
97.90 Euro
2010. 304 Pages, Hardcover
ISBN-10: 1-4051-8320-9
ISBN-13: 978-1-4051-8320-8 - John Wiley & Sons






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Detailed description
The Vietnam War and Theologies of Memory develops a theological analysis of the American war in Vietnam and constructs a Christian account of memory in relation to this tragic conflict.

* An elegantly written reflection of memory and forgiveness, this unique work explores the ecclesial practice of memory in relation to the American war in Vietnam
* Questions how and why we choose to remember atrocity, and asks whether it is ever ethical to simply forget
* Explores the theological categories of time and eternity, and the ideas of thinkers including Aquinas, Augustine, and Barth
* Reveals broader insights about history, memory, and redemption
* Resonates beyond the field of theological inquiry by offering a broader analysis of war entirely relevant to our time

From the contents
Preface.

Acknowledgments.

Introduction.

Part I: Time and Its Discontents.

1 Our Time in Vietnam.

2 Killing Time.

Part II: Created Time.

3 Christological Time.

4 The Sorrow of the Exile: Trinity, Memory, and Return.

Part III: Memory and the Americans in Vietnam.

5 Saving Our Lives with a Story: Memory and Narrative.

6 Re-performing the Dark Night of the Soul: Memory and Liturgy.

7 Eucharistic Re-membering: Memory and Politics.

Index.