SCM Core Text: Christian Approaches To Other Faiths

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.

Paul M. Hedges lectures in Theology and Religious Studies at the University of Winchester, UK, and has taught for Canadian and Chinese universities. He has published works on the theology of religions and other areas, and is currently on the editorial board of the Journal of Religious History

Alan Race is Dean of Postgraduate Studies at St Philip's Centre for Study and Engagement in a Multifaith World and Vicar at St Philip's Church, Leicester. He is the author of the classic book Christians and Religious Pluralism (SCM 1983) and is known internationally for his work in interreligious dialogue.