Interfaith Theology

A comprehensive anthology which draws on over 100 different sources, including all the major figures, to provide an overview of the key debates in the interfaith world. Drawing on the words of over one hundred theologians and philosophers of religion, this anthology expresses their views on such issues as salvation, pluralism, and the conflicting truth claims made by the different world faiths. The readings in this volume are taken from across the world religions and their key thinkers; they cover the full spectrum of views from traditional to radical, as well as providing a comprehensive overview of the interfaith debate and all its central themes. Among the significant voices included are those of Hans Kung, karl Barth, Mahatma Gandhi, Rosemary Radford Ruether, Seyyed Hossein Nasr, Martin Buber and the Dalai Lama in a collection that traces the development of the discipline from the early twentieth century to the present day. Coherent, detailed, and featuring an extensive bibliography of the major works in the field, this is an essential text for anyone interested in or involved with interfaith relations. Drawing on the words of over one hundred theologians and philosophers of religion, this anthology addresses the vital question of how the world faiths relate to one another in a plural society.The readings in this volume are drawn from all the world religions and their key thinkers; they cover the entire spectrum of views from traditional to radical, as well as providing a comprehensive overview of the interfaith debate and all its major themes. All the significant voices are included, including Karl Barth, Mahatma Gandhi, Ingrid Shafer, Ursula King and the Dalai Lama, in a collection that also traces the development of the discipline from the early 20th century to the present day.