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Embodying Aga Tausili: A Public Theology from Oceania

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By Rev. Dr. Sa'u Laumua

Embodying Aga Tausili: Public Theology from Oceania is a groundbreaking work that explores the intersection of Christianity and culture in the Pacific Islands. This book offers a unique perspective on public theology, one that is grounded in the lived experiences of Pacific Islanders.

Embodying Aga Tausili: A Public Theology from Oceania

by Amanda Siegrist

4.2 out of 5

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The author, Rev. Dr. Sa'u Laumua, is a Methodist minister and scholar from Samoa. She draws on her own experiences growing up in the Pacific Islands, as well as her theological training, to develop a public theology that is both rooted in the local context and relevant to the global church.

Laumua argues that public theology must be embodied, that it must be lived out in the everyday lives of people. She uses the Samoan concept of aga tausili, which means "to serve others," as a model for public theology. Aga tausili is a way of life that is characterized by humility, generosity, and service. It is a way of life that is rooted in the Christian faith, but it is also a way of life that is shared by many other cultures around the world.

Laumua shows how aga tausili can be used to address a wide range of social issues, including poverty, climate change, and violence. She argues that public theology must be more than just a set of abstract ideas. It must be a way of life that is lived out in the world.

Embodying Aga Tausili is a timely and important book. It offers a new perspective on public theology, one that is grounded in the lived experiences of Pacific Islanders. This book is a must-read for anyone who is interested in public theology, Oceania, or the Pacific Islands.

Reviews

"Embodying Aga Tausili is a groundbreaking work that offers a unique perspective on public theology. Laumua's work is both timely and important, and it is a must-read for anyone who is interested in public theology, Oceania, or the Pacific Islands." - Dr. James K.A. Smith, Professor of Systematic Theology, Calvin University

"Sa'u Laumua's Embodying Aga Tausili is a gift to the church. Laumua offers a public theology that is both rooted in the local context and relevant to the global church. This book is a must-read for anyone who is serious about ng public theology in the 21st century." - Dr. David P. Gushee, Distinguished University Professor of Christian Ethics, Mercer University

"Embodying Aga Tausili is a powerful and provocative book. Laumua challenges us to rethink our understanding of public theology and to embrace a more embodied and contextual approach. This book is a must-read for anyone who is interested in the future of public theology." - Dr. Kwok Pui Lan, Professor of Theology and Public Life, Candler School of Theology, Emory University

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Embodying Aga Tausili: A Public Theology from Oceania

by Amanda Siegrist

4.2 out of 5