This is a unique work. It is both a compilation of Dr. Atula Ao’s theological reflections on Old Testament studies, North-East Tribal Theologies, and Feminist theologies; and reflections (by her friends, colleagues, teachers) on the life, ministry and theological legacy of her. The book is meant for theological students, educators and lay people in the church and society who are interested in Biblical, and theological reflections.

Contents

Foreword - I Dr. Limatula Longkumer
Foreword - II Dr. Mar Pongener
Preface

Section A
I. Old Testament Theology

Chapter 1: Justice and Righteousness in Amos and Its Relevance for Contemporary Naga Society

Chapter 2: Shalom Vision as an Eschatological Hope for Health and Well-Being of the Cosmos: A Jeremiac Perspective

Chapter 3: Health in the Old Testament

Chapter 4: Women and Law in the Old Testament

Chapter 5: The ‘Day of the Lord’ as an Eschatological Paradigm in the Old Testament

Chapter 6: Image of God as Identity Formation in the Creation Narrative

Chapter 7: Mission as Neighbourliness and Community Solidarity in the Context of the Margins: A Reflection from Isaiah 58:2-7

Chapter 8: Old Testament Communities, Tribes and Yahweh, and Indian Nationalism

Chapter 9: We Are Called: The Journey Inward and the Journey Outward. Reflections from Micah 6

II. Feminist Theology

Chaptet 10: The Future of Feminist Theology

Chapter 11: Transgressing the Boundaries: Re-Reading the Story of Vashti in the Context of Quest for Women’s Identity

Chapter 12: Feminist Hermeneutics: Few Methodological Reflections

III. North-East India Tribal Theology

Chapter 13: Jubilee and Liberation: A North-East India Tribal Perspective

Chapter 14: Spirituality and Discipleship in the Lives and Experiences of Naga Women

Chapter 15: Missionary Contributions of Ms. Mary Mead to the Ao-Naga Community

Section B
Reflections on the Life, Ministry and Legacy of Dr. Atula Ao

Chapter 1: For the Tree, Hope is the Scent of Water….
                Mrinalini Sebastian and J. Jayakiran Sebastian

Chapter 2: Atula: The Incomparable
                Ravi Tiwari

Chapter 3: Mizo Women Claiming their Space in Mission and Church
                Marina Ngursangzeli Behera

Chapter 4: The Theological Legacy of Dr. Atula Ao
                Ajungla Jamir

Chapter 5: Out of Sight. But Never Out of Our Memories!
                Bendanglemla Longkumer

Chapter 6: Late Dr. Atula Tzüdir, as I know
                I. Lolen Imchen

Chapter 7: Dr. Atula Ao: Fragrance in the Midst of Pain
                V. Baby

Dr. Samuel George is the husband of Lt. Dr. Atula Ao. He is a Professor of Christian Theology and writer of many theological writings including, The Historical Particularity of Jesus, A Dialogue with the Neo-Hindu View of History (2013); Jesus Beyond Borders: Towards a ‘Glocal’ Christology (2016); Church and Disability (2020).