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Theology and the dialogue of religions / by Michael Barnes.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Barnes, Michael, 1947- author.
- Series:
- Cambridge studies in Christian doctrine ; 8.
- Cambridge studies in Christian doctrine ; 8
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Catholic Church--Relations.
- Catholic Church.
- Theology of religions (Christian theology).
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (xiv, 274 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Other Title:
- Theology & the Dialogue of Religions
- Place of Publication:
- Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2002.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- Theology of religions is an area of theological reflection on inter-religious relations which raises fundamental questions for all people of faith in a pluralist, post-modern world. How to practise a religious faith with integrity while respecting other claims to ultimate truth? Must 'the other' always be regarded as a problematic complication on the fringes of a Christianity-centred world? Is there a 'third way' between an all-dominating exclusivism and a vapid relativism? This book contributes to the debate about the place of inter-religious relations in the life of the Church by developing a 'theology of dialogue'. In offering a critique of much current thinking in this area, Michael Barnes SJ proposes instead a theology rooted in the themes of welcome and hospitality. He argues for a vision of Christianity as a 'school of faith', a community called not just to teach others but to learn from them as well.
- Contents:
- Cover; Half-title; Series-title; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Preface; Abbreviations; 1 Rethinking theology of religions; 2 Remembering the Covenant; 3 Facing the other; 4 Learning something of God; 5 Telling the Christian story; 6 Reflecting on an other' experience; 7 Forming the school of faith; 8 Contemplating the depths of God; 9 Negotiating the middle; References; Index
- Notes:
- Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015).
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 255-269) and index.
- ISBN:
- 1-107-12518-9
- 0-511-61342-3
- 0-511-04505-0
- 0-511-32944-X
- 1-280-43642-5
- 0-521-00908-1
- 0-511-15690-1
- 0-511-17617-1
- OCLC:
- 232358353
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