Introducing Theologies of Religions
Publisher: Orbis Books
Published: May 2002
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 256
ISBN-13: 9781570754197
Subjects: Theology of religions (Christian theology); Religion - World Religions; Religion; Comparative Religion; Theology; Christian Theology - General; Theology of religions (Christi; Christianity - Theology - General
First sentence: The title of this chapter attempts to capture what this book is all about.
Description: 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.