The Myth of Religious Superiority: Multi-Faith Explorations of Religious Pluralism

Faith Meets Faith

by Paul F. Knitter

In this challenging book, the leading exponents of the idea that all religions are a refraction of a truth no single tradition can exclusively reveal discuss what to make of that conviction in today's world of interreligious rivalry and strife. The authors represent a variety of faith traditions: Christianity, Judaism, Islam.

Genres: Religion

242 pages, Paperback

First published December 31, 2003

About the author

Paul F. Knitter is the Paul Tillich Professor Emeritus of Theology, World Religions and Culture at the Union Theological Seminary in New York and a leading theologian of religious pluralism. He is professor emeritus of Theology at Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio, where he taught for 28 years before moving to Union. His research and publications primarily address religious pluralism and interreligious dialogue, including No Other Name? A Critical Survey of Christian Attitudes toward World Religions (1985), One Earth Many Religions: Multifaith Dialogue and Global Responsibility (1995), Jesus and the Other Names: Christian Mission and Global Responsibility (1996), Introducing Theologies of Religions (2002), and Without Buddha I Could Not Be A Christian (2009). He serves on the board of the International, Interreligious Peace Council. Knitter holds a licentiate in theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome and a doctorate from the University of Marburg, Germany.

Reviews

[Jawanza · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fascinating collection of essays about interfaith dialogue and interreligious interchange. Therapeutic for anyone who was taught that only one religion is true or superior. I was especially impressed by the essays written by Knitter, Ghandi, Gross and Aydin.

[Timothy McCoy · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Highly recommended text to people of all faiths. May peace on earth prevail!

Peace on Earth , goodwill towards men. This comprehensive book is a page turning epic read. I would recommend it to all.