SCM Core Text: Christian Approaches To Other Faiths

by Paul Hedges, Alan Race

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.

300 pages, Paperback

First published January 31, 2008

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I am an author, scholar, and avid reader.

I work in the field of religious studies, specialising in interreligious studies (the dynamic encounters of those things we typically classify as religions, non-religions, worldviews, and ideologies), but with strong interests in method and theory in the study of religion, and theological studies especially comparative and interreligious Christian theologies.

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Reviews

[Michael · Rating 5 out of 5]

A well thought out and helpful collection of essays.