Georgetown University Press The Ground Beneath the Cross: The Theology of Ignacio Ellacuria (Moral Traditions series)

Logo (G in circle) should be stamped on spine (Right justified). This logo will be sent on disk with a hard copy of the book. Review An outstanding contribution . . . Rightfully places Ellacuría as one of the major Christian theologians of the twentieth century.--Maria Pilar Aquino, associate professor of theology and religious studies, University of San Diego Ellacuría was a pioneer liberation theologian until he was murdered in El Salvador for his convictions in 1989 [along with five other Jesuit priests and two women]. Now Kevin Burke presents us with the first comprehensive introduction to his thought. This is an important service since . . . Ellacuría has remained largely unknown in English. As Burke's fine book shows us, Ellacuría demonstrates the continuing promise of liberation theology, and the price of living out its consequences.--Dean Brackley, SJ, author of Divine Revolution: Salvation and Liberation in Catholic Thought Ignacio Ellacuría was a major thinker whom we all should read. Thanks to this fine book by Kevin Burke, the way into Ellacuría's compelling thought and life is made a clear and systematic one.--David Tracy, Distinguished Service Professor, University of Chicago Divinity School, author of The Analogical Imagination The Ground Beneath the Cross is a densely, if carefully, argued and learned book. It should stand the test of time as the standard exposition, in English, of the theology of Ignacio Ellacuría.--Journal of Hispanic-Latino Theology A fine comprehensive introduction to the theology of Ignacio Ellacuría . . . richly rewarding.--Theological Studies A thoroughly researched, carefully presented and truly 'living' discussion of [Ellacuría's] work. Burke advances Ellacuría's theology, even as he is presenting it. Himself clearly moved by 'compassionate reason, ' Burke offers us hope that this crucially important lineage of liberative reflection and praxis will continue.--Modern Theology About the Author Kevin F. Burke, SJ, is acting president and associate professor of systematic theology at the Weston Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley.