Christian Theology of Religions : A Systematic Reflection on the Christian Understanding of World Religions

Mariasusai Dhavamony

ISBN 10: 3906770281 / ISBN 13: 9783906770284

Published by Peter Lang, 2002

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Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - The book deals with the theological problem of the relation of other religions to Christianity. Can Christianity claim to be unique and universal, given the fact that other religions propose themselves as means of salvation The method is theological, i.e., relying on Christian revelation and faith experience to understand and, theology being a normative science, to judge the truth value of the results of the history of religions. More specifically, it deals with the salvific value of other religions, the presence of Christ in them, the necessity of the Church for salvation and the salvation of other believers, and finally, the theological understanding of interreligious dialogue.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Christian Theology of Religions : A Systematic Reflection on the Christian Understanding of World Religions
• Publisher: Peter Lang
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3906770281
• ISBN 13: 9783906770284
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Edition: 3rd Edition
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 210W x 140H x 14D millimeters 210 millimeters width by 140 millimeters height by 14 millimeters depth
• Weight: 350 grams

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Synopsis

The book deals with the theological problem of the relation of other religions to Christianity. Can Christianity claim to be unique and universal, given the fact that other religions propose themselves as means of salvation? The method is theological, i.e., relying on Christian revelation and faith experience to understand and, theology being a normative science, to judge the truth value of the results of the history of religions. More specifically, it deals with the salvific value of other religions, the presence of Christ in them, the necessity of the Church for salvation and the salvation of other believers, and finally, the theological understanding of interreligious dialogue.

About the Author

The Author: Mariasusai Dhavamony was born at Kuthalur (India) in 1925. Educated at Sacred Heart College, Shembaganur, St Mary’s College, Kurseong, Gregorian University Rome, Ph.D., Oxford University, D.Phil. (oxon). Professor of Theology and History of Religions at the Gregorian University, Director and chief-editor of Studia Missionalia and Documenta Missionalia, former consultant to the Pontifical Council for interreligious dialogue, Vatican City, Visiting Professor at Fordham University and Columbia University, New York.