Theology And The Religions

Author : Viggo Mortensen
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0802826741

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Theology and the Religions by Viggo Mortensen Pdf

The academic study of religion is undergoing great changes in response to globalization. Just as sociologists now find it necessary to think in terms of "multiculturalism," so religion scholars and theologians today must work in the context of "multireligiosity." Globalization is leading not only to multiethnic societies but also to plurality in religions and worldviews. Theology and the Religions: A Dialogue offers the first sustained analysis of the trend toward multireligiosity and its implications for the study of religion. Drawing on the resources of cultural analysis, religious studies, and theology, an international slate of thirty-seven scholars explores the relation of multiculturality and multireligiosity, the need for interreligious dialogue, and the possibilities for a "theology of religions." This groundbreaking work is supported by case studies of various religious traditions in diverse cultures from around the world. Offering an engaging, wide-angle view of religion worldwide, Theology and the Religions makes a vital contribution to our understanding of the forces shaping the future of religious and social life. Contributors: Kajsa Ahlstrand Theodor Ahrens Jan-Martin Berentsen Ulrich Dehn Helene Egnell Marianne C. Qvortrup Fibiger Patrik Fridlund Virginia Garrard-Burnett Geomon K. George Elisabeth Gerle Friedrich Wilhelm Graf Hans Hauge Ulf Hedetoft S. Mark Heim Chris Hewer Klaus Hock Michael Ipgrave Andrew J. Kirk Lene Kühle Volker Küster Aasulv Lande Oddbjørn Leirvik Ole Skjerbæk Madsen Hiromasa Mase Mogens S. Mogensen Viggo Mortensen Johannes Nissen Klaus Nürnberger Caleb Oladipo Tinu Ruparell Risto Saarinen Lamin Sanneh Olaf Schumann Notto R. Thelle Joachim Track Vítor Westhelle H. S. Wilson

Author : Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 373 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2009-08-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830874408

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An Introduction to the Theology of Religions by Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen Pdf

How does Christianity relate to other religions? Beginning with a consideration of the biblical perspective, Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen offers a detailed and comprehensive survey of the diverse explanations proposed by teachers of the church down through the ages. This indispensable guide is for anyone seeking to grasp Christianity?s relationship to world religions.

Author : Esra Akay Dag
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2017-04-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781351785730

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Christian and Islamic Theology of Religions by Esra Akay Dag Pdf

Theologians have had to increasingly engage with beliefs and practises outside of their own traditions. The resultant "theology of religions" is, however, often formulated in isolation from the religions they are describing. This book provides a comparison of the development of theology of religions in Western Christianity and its application in anIslamic context. It also shows the parallels between some specific forms of theology of religions, i.e. exclusivism, inclusivism or pluralism, in both Islamic and Christian traditions. The arguments of Christian and Muslim theologians, including the specific contributions of Rowan Williams and Jerusha Lamptey, are examined in order to reveal the interconnections and contradictions of their pluralist, exclusivist and inclusivist approaches. This provides a rounded picture of Christian-Muslim understanding of religious others and prepares the ground for a stronger and more sophisticated Islamic theology of religions. This is vital reading for those studying theology of religions, comparative theology and interfaith relations.

Author : Gavin D'Costa
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 155 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Christianity and other religions
ISBN : 8502673009

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Theology and Religious Pluralism by Gavin D'Costa Pdf

Author : Gavin D'Costa
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2009-03-09
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781405176736

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Christianity and World Religions by Gavin D'Costa Pdf

An engaging and accessible introduction to Christianity’s relationship with other world religions, addressing the questions of why the reality, and vitality, of other religions has become a challenge, and showing how Christianity is equipped to deal with religious plurality at both the doctrinal and social level. Timely and accessible, this book tackles the question of why the reality, and vitality, of other religions has become a challenge for Christianity Makes a decisive contribution to debates about the clash between Islam and the West, arguing that the major threat to religious freedoms come from secularism, and that Islam and Christianity both have the resources to develop a vibrant and pluralist public square; one informed by intellectual rigor and debate Considers the wider issue of how modernity has defined ‘religion’, and provides a substantial critique of secular ways of controlling religions Shows how Christianity is very well suited to deal with religious plurality at the doctrinal and social level Addresses the core issues and describes the various answers that have been proposed in recent years – making it an ideal introduction to the field, and one which will stimulate ideas and discussions

Author : Michael Barnes
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2002-03-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0521009081

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Theology and the Dialogue of Religions by Michael Barnes Pdf

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Author : Knitter, Paul F.
Publisher : Orbis Books
Page : 403 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2014-04-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781608332052

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Introducing Theologies of Religion by Knitter, Paul F. Pdf

An up-to-date, accessible, and comprehensive study of every major position taken by Christian churches and theologians on world religions and religious pluralism.This volume shares insights into the positions of writers concerned with understanding Christianity among the worlds great religious traditions. Avoiding tired labels of past debates (Exclusivism, Pluralism, and Inclusivism), Knitter suggest four different models (Replacement, Fulfillment, Mutuality, and Acceptance) that more adequately link together thirteen ways of approaching and understanding the variety of the worlds religious expressions.

Author : Jaco Beyers,Piet J. van der Merwe,Wilhelmina Magdalena Shaw,Ronald Allen Baatsen,Johannes Janse van Rensburg,Tessa Freeman
Publisher : AOSIS
Page : 263 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2017-11-23
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781928396369

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Perspectives on theology of religions by Jaco Beyers,Piet J. van der Merwe,Wilhelmina Magdalena Shaw,Ronald Allen Baatsen,Johannes Janse van Rensburg,Tessa Freeman Pdf

In the public theology discourse, the concept ‘public square’ has become significant. In today’s multicultural and globalised world it is inevitable that people with different religious affiliations will encounter one another in the public square. ‘Public theology’ cannot but become ‘theology of religions’. Scholars in the field of religion studies are compelled to reflect theologically on the relevance of religiosity in the postmodern secular world. The term ‘theology of religions’ refers to the academic inquiry into the relationship between religions. The collected essays constitute such an inquiry. In the end, it is not so much about the encounter of religions, but rather of people. Religion is no longer regarded as a monolithic body of beliefs and practices. The authors concede that the concept ‘religion’ is too fluid to be delineated precisely. The book’s approach to the relationship between religions, i.e. ‘theology of religions’, reflects how the authors understand the origin and nature of religion (a ‘theology of religion’ in the singular). This book focuses more on ‘theology of religions’ (plural) than on ‘theology of religion’ (singular). The main objective of the book is to present a variety of perspectives on how theology of religions manifested in different contexts. This includes historical (i.e. Luther’s theology of religions and the Roman Catholic position on other religions as taken by Vatican II) as well as cultural and religious perspectives. In the first chapter, the editor gives a brief overview of the development of the discipline of theology of religions. The postmodern era is characterised by an almost non-foundational approach. The second chapter traces the development of the discipline in the Roman Catholic tradition in particular. This contribution is based on the insights of P.J. van der Merwe (1944–2014), who as researcher and Head of the Department of Science of Religion and Missiology at the University of Pretoria, developed a specific theological position on non-Christian religions. A whole generation of theologians was trained in this school of thought. He passed away in 2014 and this publication pays tribute to his life’s work on religions and their relations. The contributions that follow are the culmination of the research of postgraduate students at the University of Pretoria. The third chapter presents a perspective on the Reformation, with a particular focus on Martin Luther. In this year of the quincentenary anniversary of the Reformation the legacy of Reformed belief is highlighted. The fourth chapter describes the relationship between Christianity and Islam from the perspective of a willingness to embrace. The fifth chapter analyses the relation between Christianity, Judaism and Islam from the perspective of intergroup threat theory. A model for theology of religions in a South African context is developed in the sixth and final chapter. This scholarly book pays tribute to the academic contribution of P.J. van der Merwe, mentor of the authors of these multifaceted reflections on theology of religions. The target audience is specialists in the field of religion studies. The distinctive contribution of the book is the innovative perspectives on the relationship between Islam and Christianity in both the Roman Catholic and Protestant contexts.

Author : Edward Rommen
Publisher : William Carey Library
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Bible
ISBN : 0878083766

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Christianity and the Religions by Edward Rommen Pdf

The essays in this book take a fresh look at the biblical data and address the contemporary questions raised by religious pluralism. The reader will gain a greater understanding of different religions and gain an increased confidence in the majesty and greatness of the one true God.

Author : Keith Ward
Publisher : Clarendon Press
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1994-09-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780191588440

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Religion and Revelation by Keith Ward Pdf

Since first Thomas Aquinas defined theology as revelation, or the rational elucidation of revealed truth, the idea of revelation has played a fundamental role in the history of western theology. This book provides a new and detailed investigation of the concept, examining its nature, sources, and limitations in all five of the major scriptural religions of the world: Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism. The first part of the book discusses the nature of theology, and expounds the comparative method as the most useful and appropriate for the modern age. Part Two focuses on the nature of religion and its early historical manifestations, whilst the third part of the book goes on to consider the idea of revelation as found in the great canonical traditions of the religions of the world. Part Four develops the distinctively Christian idea of revelation as divine self-expression in history. The final part of the book discusses how far the idea of revelation must be revised or adapted in the light of modern historical and scientific thought, and proposes a new and positive theology of revelation for the future. The book includes discussions of the work of most major theologians and scholars in the study of religion - Aquinas, Tillich, Barth, Temple, Frazer, and Evans Pritchard - and should be of interest to many scholars and students of comparative religion and theology, and anthropologists.

Author : John Hick
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1995-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0664255965

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A Christian Theology of Religions by John Hick Pdf

Renowned theologian and philosopher of religion John Hick takes a hard look at intellectual problems facing Christians in the late twentieth century: Where exactly does Christianity fit into the scheme of the world in light of other world religions? and Is it possible to remain Christian while accepting the truth of other beliefs? Employing the use of a dialogue between "Phil" (philosophy) and "Grace" (theology), Hick explores the validity of other religions and Christianity's place among them. Offering good reasons for why the traditional stance that Christianity is the only true religion is no longer workable, he puts forth a cogent defense of Christianity in the global context of other religions. This book is must reading for those concerned about the uniqueness of Christianity and how it is to be interpreted theologically in today's world.

Author : David Cheetham
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2016-02-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781317000136

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Ways of Meeting and the Theology of Religions by David Cheetham Pdf

Exploring the different points of view and 'tones of voice' adopted in theology for the meeting of religions, this book presents a contemporary philosophical and theological engagement with key issues of how different faiths might meet, of comparative philosophy of religion, of the use of aesthetics, of inter-religious ethics and issues relating to the self. Providing a critical evaluation of contemporary liberal, post-liberal and conservative voices, and an engagement with movements such as Radical Orthodoxy and Scriptural Reasoning to mention a few, this book highlights the use of the creative imagination and explores new ideas for the meeting of religions.

Author : Paul F. Knitter
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Religion
ISBN : STANFORD:36105111932039

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Introducing Theologies of Religions by Paul F. Knitter Pdf

This volume shares insights into the positions of writers concerned with understanding Christianity among the world's great religious traditions. Avoiding tired labels of past debates (Exclusivism, Pluralism, and Inclusivism), Knitter suggests four different models (Replacement, Fulfillment, Mutuality, and Acceptance) that more adequately link together thirteen ways of approaching and understanding the variety of the world's religious expressions.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 414 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2016-09-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9789004324077

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Twenty-First Century Theologies of Religions by Anonim Pdf

Established experts and new voices debate the current situation and future research directions in the Theology of Religions. Perspectives from a range of religious traditions and theological backgrounds are offered as contributions to this expanding research field.

Author : Brennan Hill,Paul F. Knitter,William Madges
Publisher : Twenty-Third Publications
Page : 486 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0896227251

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Faith, Religion & Theology by Brennan Hill,Paul F. Knitter,William Madges Pdf

This thoroughly updated text offers students and adults an overarching perspective. The "Faith" section focuses on the nature of human faith and Christian faith. The "Religion" section examines the personal and social value of religion, religious belief and behavior, and offers an overview of major world religions. The "Theology" section includes an analysis of the theology/faith relationship. Suggested readings and study questions, excellent end notes and index add to the value of this edition.