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SCM Core Text: Religious Syncretism

Eric Maroney
SCM Core Text Religious Syncretism Book PDF

Author : Eric Maroney
Publisher : SCM Press
Page : 221 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2006-05-25
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780334040187

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SCM Core Text: Religious Syncretism by Eric Maroney Pdf

Even a quick scan of today's headlines makes clear that the growth of fundamentalist versions of Islam is having a vast impact on our world. For Americans the rise of Christian fundamentalism, especially the Evangelical movement, is also socially and politically shaping the country, as debates about abortion, stem cell research and other important issues are often driven by fundamentalist notions. In profound ways, orthodox versions of Judaism have altered the fabric of Middle Eastern politics through the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, especially regarding settlements in Gaza and the West Bank, making peace there all the more difficult, and further destabilizing an already unstable region. The rise of fundamentalism in the three monotheistic faiths is fully examined in this textbook. It is not about fundamentalism however, it is about its opposite trend: religious syncretism. Syncretism describes the phenomenon of one religion borrowing elements from another, and it is part of religion that fundamentalists will seldom acknowledge. This textbook explores Judaism, Christianity and Islam, using compelling examples of how syncretism works and looks, to show how these three religions have adopted customs and conceptions of other religions, most often acquiring practices from pagan predecessors and neighbours. The book shows how these three faiths - despite how modern media would have us believe - have been willing, at various times and places, to borrow.

SCM Core Text Christian Approaches to Other Faiths

Paul Hedges
SCM Core Text Christian Approaches to Other Faiths Book PDF

Author : Paul Hedges
Publisher : SCM Press
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2013-02-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780334048275

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SCM Core Text Christian Approaches to Other Faiths by Paul Hedges Pdf

The textbook begins with a chapter on exclusivism, inclusivism, particularity and pluralism, and one on interfaith. Each chapter explains the history, rationale and workings of the various approaches. Moreover, each is divided into sub-sections dealing with various forms of each approach, so that each may be appreciated in its individuality, i.e. the chapter on 'Inclusivism' will include sections on 'fulfilment theology' 'anonymous Christians', etc.The second part of this textbook deals with attitudes towards different faiths, considering the problems and relations that exist with Christian approaches to each. It will deal with the world's major faiths as well as primal religions and new religious movements. The introduction and conclusion will deal with some central themes that run throughout, in particular, the questions of the Trinity and concepts of salvation. In each section reference will be made to the key texts discussed in the Reader which accompanies this(9780334041155), however, the work may be read as a stand alone text.

SCM Core Text Religion and Modern Thought

Victoria Harrison
SCM Core Text Religion and Modern Thought Book PDF

Author : Victoria Harrison
Publisher : SCM Press
Page : 417 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2013-01-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780334048190

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SCM Core Text Religion and Modern Thought by Victoria Harrison Pdf

Written specifically for level 2 undergraduates, this textbook introduces readers to the extremely wide range of forms of religious thought, and the responses of religion to modern ideas, cultural phenomenon and events of the 20th century

SCM Core Text Pentecostalism

William K. Kay
SCM Core Text Pentecostalism Book PDF

Author : William K. Kay
Publisher : Hymns Ancient and Modern Ltd
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2013-01-26
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780334041443

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SCM Core Text Pentecostalism by William K. Kay Pdf

The Pentecostal and charismatic movements showed astonishing growth in the twentieth century so as to arrive at a total that is said to include at least 400 million people worldwide. The academic study of the Pentecostal and charismatic movement has been gaining momentum in the last few years, both as an element within contemporary religious studies and as a strand within the subject area of church history, going back to the early church. This student-friendly text is essential reading for students of Theology and Religious Studies, taking second or third year modules in Pentecostal studies. It is also of great relevance to students of sociology of religion, as well as cultural and historical studies of religion and religious movements. In addition to a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the subject, it offers useful resources such as suggestions for further reading, questions for reflection and a glossary of technical terms.

Christian Approaches to Other Faiths

Paul Hedges,Alan Race
Christian Approaches to Other Faiths Book PDF

Author : Paul Hedges,Alan Race
Publisher : Hymns Ancient and Modern Ltd
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780334041146

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Christian Approaches to Other Faiths by Paul Hedges,Alan Race Pdf

A textbook that explains the history, rationale and workings of the various approaches. It deals with attitudes towards different faiths, considering the problems and relations that exist with Christian approaches.

Unpacking the New

Afeosemime Unuose Adogame,Magnus Echtler,Ulf Vierke
Unpacking the New Book PDF

Author : Afeosemime Unuose Adogame,Magnus Echtler,Ulf Vierke
Publisher : LIT Verlag Münster
Page : 381 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Assimilation (Sociology)
ISBN : 9783825807191

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Unpacking the New by Afeosemime Unuose Adogame,Magnus Echtler,Ulf Vierke Pdf

In a world supposedly characterized by the production of new differences and cultural permutations resulting from the twin processes of globalization and cultural syncretisation, hardly anything has remained as obscure and theoretically under-theorized as the very notion of the "new" itself. An inherent relativity often accompanies any contemplation of what is new or old, as well as the question at which point the old turns into the new. Syncretism as both process and description hinges largely on the assumption and premise that what is observed has appropriately or inappropriately mixed categories - culture, religion, language - that are intrinsically alien to each other. Such a syncretic constellation is bound to result in something that may be considered new. Any definition of "syncretism", the syncretisation process and the appropriation of the notion "new" as useful heuristic tools must indeed be located within specific local contexts, as such terms are unlikely to serve as adequate descriptions of homogenous sets of phenomena. Syncretism as a process is intertwined with processes of contextualization. Against this backdrop, this book seeks to unravel and demystify the ideology of the new on the basis of concrete case studies from various regions across Africa and beyond.

SCM Core Text Black Theology

Anthony G. Reddie
SCM Core Text Black Theology Book PDF

Author : Anthony G. Reddie
Publisher : SCM Press
Page : 251 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2013-01-26
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780334048930

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SCM Core Text Black Theology by Anthony G. Reddie Pdf

An accessible introduction to Black Theology, helping readers understand the inherited legacy of ‘race’, ethnicity, difference and racism, as well as the diversity and vibrancy of this movement.

SCM Core Text Theological Hermeneutics

Alexander S. Jensen
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Author : Alexander S. Jensen
Publisher : SCM Press
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2013-02-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780334048268

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SCM Core Text Theological Hermeneutics by Alexander S. Jensen Pdf

This book introduces theological hermeneutics by giving a historical account of the development of hermeneutical thinking. It defines hermeneutics as the analysis of the obstacles to understanding. The history of hermeneutical thinking and responses to obstacles is told here, beginning with the allegorical interpretation of myths in Hellenism through to the contemporary view of the hermeneutical problem as universal. Following the opening chapters on the history of hermeneutical thought, the book presents an overview of the various contemporary hermeneutical schools of thought, and shows their rooted-ness in different parts of the hermeneutical tradition. The focus is clearly on biblical interpretation however it does also take account of developments outside the field of theology, as they influence the theological reflection on the hermeneutical problem. The questions raised and the possible answers suggested in this volume will be of interest to students of other disciplines, such as philosophy and literature.

Syncretism in Religion

Anita Maria Leopold,Jeppe Sinding Jensen
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Author : Anita Maria Leopold,Jeppe Sinding Jensen
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2016-04-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781134967070

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Syncretism in Religion by Anita Maria Leopold,Jeppe Sinding Jensen Pdf

Syncretism - the fusion of different beliefs into one religious system - has long been controversial in scholarship. It is widely held that religion, culture and ethnicity are pure entities that may become mixed in encounter and lead to impure, hybrid forms. 'Syncretism in Religion' presents a selection of essays committed to solving the problems of syncretism. The essays reflect the full breadth of religious traditions that could be called syncretistic. An overview of the historical background of syncretism is given, alongside classical readings from the history of religion, definitions of syncretism in relation to theories of power, and an assessment of the future of the subject. This volume brings together the work of authors who have made significant contributions in the field, some appearing for the first time in English. It will be of interest to any student or scholar of religion, philosophy or anthropology concerned with the dynamics of cultural contact and change.

SCM Core Text: Theological Hermeneutics

Alexander Jensen
SCM Core Text Theological Hermeneutics Book PDF

Author : Alexander Jensen
Publisher : SCM Press
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2007-06-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780334029014

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SCM Core Text: Theological Hermeneutics by Alexander Jensen Pdf

This book introduces theological hermeneutics by giving a historical account of the development of hermeneutical thinking. It defines hermeneutics as the analysis of the obstacles to understanding. The history of hermeneutical thinking and responses to obstacles is told here, beginning with the allegorical interpretation of myths in Hellenism through to the contemporary view of the hermeneutical problem as universal. Following the opening chapters on the history of hermeneutical thought, the book presents an overview of the various contemporary hermeneutical schools of thought, and shows their rooted-ness in different parts of the hermeneutical tradition. The focus is clearly on biblical interpretation however it does also take account of developments outside the field of theology, as they influence the theological reflection on the hermeneutical problem. The questions raised and the possible answers suggested in this volume will be of interest to students of other disciplines, such as philosophy and literature.

Controversies in Interreligious Dialogue and the Theology of Religions

Paul Hedges
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Author : Paul Hedges
Publisher : SCM Press
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2013-01-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780334047667

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Controversies in Interreligious Dialogue and the Theology of Religions by Paul Hedges Pdf

A challenging controversial discussion of the current state of the debate about Christianity and other world faiths.

Religion and Modern Thought

Victoria S. Harrison
Religion and Modern Thought Book PDF

Author : Victoria S. Harrison
Publisher : Hymns Ancient and Modern Ltd
Page : 417 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780334041269

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Religion and Modern Thought by Victoria S. Harrison Pdf

Written specifically for level 2 undergraduates, this textbook introduces readers to the extremely wide range of forms of religious thought, and the responses of religion to modern ideas, cultural phenomenon and events of the 20th century

Gendering Christian Ethics

Jenny Daggers
Gendering Christian Ethics Book PDF

Author : Jenny Daggers
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 199 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2012-11-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781443843546

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Gendering Christian Ethics by Jenny Daggers Pdf

Gendering Christian Ethics brings together ethical reflections by a new generation of European and American researchers. Contributors are well versed in feminist theology and feminist theory; chapters build on foundations laid by pioneers who first raised questions of gender and Christianity. Christian ethics have a bearing on the conduct of Christian theology, church or institution, and on distinctive Christian ways of engaging with the wider world. Gendering Christian Ethics addresses these inner and outer dynamics.

Dialogue and Syncretism

Jerald D. Gort
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Author : Jerald D. Gort
Publisher : Rodopi
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0802805019

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Dialogue and Syncretism by Jerald D. Gort Pdf

A new series emerging from discussions within an interdisciplinary research group at the Free University of Amsterdam, CURRENTS OF ENCOUNTER will deal with specific concerns of theology of religion, philosophy of religion, and comparative religion. In addition, the series will explore the relation between the Christian faith and contemporary culture as well as the encounter between Asian, African, Latin American, and Western contextualizations of Christianity. The aim of CURRENTS OF ENCOUNTER is to stimulate discussion and reflection on its theme from various presuppositional and methodological points of view. The underlying assumption of this aim is that the interdisciplinary avenue—neither an exclusively positivist nor a purely normative theological approach—provides the best means of access to a better understanding of the problems and potentialities inherent in the encounter between Christianity and the world of which it is a part -- Book cover.

Contextualization and Syncretism

Gailyn Van Rheenen
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Author : Gailyn Van Rheenen
Publisher : William Carey Publishing
Page : 462 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2000-06-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781645080138

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Contextualization and Syncretism by Gailyn Van Rheenen Pdf

“Culture’s influence upon Christianity is easier to discern in retrospect than in prospect. If history is our guide, one thing is sure: This age will be as syncretistic as any other...How is the gospel being contextualized in the contemporary world? To what degree are these new contextualizations syncretistic? This book attempts to answer these questions by defining and analyzing contextualization and syncretism.”–Gailyn Van Rheenen