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Doing the work of comparative theology
Title
Doing the work of comparative theology / Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen.
ISBN
9780802874665
0802874665
Publication
Grand Rapids, Michigan : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 2020.
Copyright Notice Date
©2020
Physical Description
xiii, 321 pages ; 24 cm
Summary
"This text in comparative theology correlates and compares Christian with those of four other living faiths, Islam, Judaism, Buddhism, and Hinduism"-- Provided by publisher.
Format
Books
Language
English
Added to Catalog
May 19, 2020
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 279-303) and indexes.
Contents
Introduction: what is comparative theology? Why do we need it?
Revelation and Scripture among religions
The triune God among religions
Nature and creation in religions' imagination
Humanity and human nature in religions' teachings
Jesus Christ and "savior" figures among religions
"Atonement" and reconciliation among religions
Holy Spirit and the s/spirit(s) of religions
visions of "salvation" and liberation among religions
The church and religious communities eschatological visions and symbols among religions
Epilogue: in search of a "proper confidence".
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