The Bible and other faiths : Christian responsibility in a world of religions / Ida Glaser.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Glaser, Ida

Series:

Christian doctrine in global perspective

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Christianity and other religions.

Physical Description:

255 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.

Place of Publication:

Downers Grove, Ill. : InterVarsity Press, [2005]

Summary:

Even more critical is the realization that although we cannot always expect God to tell us what he thinks of others, we can expect him to tell us what he wants of us. Eschewing simplistic solutions to the dilemma of other religions in the Christian experience such as exclusivism, inclusivism and pluralism, Glaser offers a guide for conducting ourselves biblically among people of other faiths, in such a way that our words and deeds will bring glory to God.

Contents:

1 People and Places 13

2 The Academic Scene 19

3 Reading the Bible 34

Part 2 Reading the Old Testament

4 Peoples Surrounding Israel and Their Gods 49

5 Beginnings: Genesis 55

6 Development: The Calling of a People 79

7 God's Nation Among the Nations 97

8 God, Gods and Nations 116

Part 3 Reading the New Testament

9 Setting the Scene: The World Behind the Text 137

10 A New People 147

11 Facing Samaritan Religion 162

12 Facing Gentile Religions 168

13 The Questions We Want to Ask 187

Part 4 Seeing Ourselves

14 The Bible as a Mirror 205

15 What Does the Lord Require of Us? 224.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [243]-251) and index.

ISBN:

0830833048

OCLC:

60515329

Publisher Number:

9780830833047