The Diversity of Religions: A Christian Perspective
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Overview
An important work for understanding the current debate about salvation for non-Christians. This book discusses how Christians can value their own faith and express their convictions about Christianity and at the same time respect the faith of other religious people.
- Invites a fresh look at Christian engagement with Buddhist, Hindu, Muslim, and Jewish communities
- Explores exclusivism, inclusivism, and pluralism
- Examines the relevant philosophical, doctrinal, and historical issues
- Christian Doctrines about Other Religions
- Varieties of Religious Aims
- The Providential Diversity of Religions
- Theology in Dialogue
- Conclusion
DiNoia approaches the debate in the theology of religions with a fresh, lucid, critical and informed mind. . . . This book is timely, provocative and explores new territories and recasts old debates in a fresh and intelligent manner. It will appeal to philosophers, theologians, indologists and those concerned with the meeting of Christianity and the world religions.
—Gavin D’Costa, University of Bristol
Joseph Augustine Di Noia OP is an American member of the Dominican Order who is a Roman Catholic archbishop and theologian.