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.