Francis of Rome & Francis of Assisi Cultural Heritage takes a forthright look at

takes a forthright look at the various strands of Asian Christian theology

he has worked with religious congregations in five continents

Part I provides a brilliant synthesis of the nature of theology

written by top Merton scholars

as grounded in Catholic social teachings

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