The future of Hindu-Christian studies: a theological inquiry
"The field of Hindu-Christian studies revives theology as a particularly useful interreligious discipline. Though a sub-division of the broader Hindu-Christian dialogue, it is also a distinct field of study, proper to a smaller group of religious intellectuals. At its best it envisions a two-si...
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| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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London and New York
Routledge
2017
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| In: | Year: 2017 |
| Series/Journal: | Routledge Hindu Studies Series
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| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Christianity
/ Hinduism
/ Interfaith dialogue
/ Theology of religions
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| IxTheo Classification: | CC Christianity and Non-Christian religion; Inter-religious relations |
| Further subjects: | B
Hinduism
Relations
Christianity
B Christianity and other religions Hinduism B Hinduism B Christianity B Interfaith Relations |
| Summary: | "The field of Hindu-Christian studies revives theology as a particularly useful interreligious discipline. Though a sub-division of the broader Hindu-Christian dialogue, it is also a distinct field of study, proper to a smaller group of religious intellectuals. At its best it envisions a two-sided, mutual conversation, grounded in scholarś'; knowledge of their own tradition and of the other. Based on the Westcott-Teape Lectures given in India and at the University of Cambridge, this book explores the possibilities and problems attendant upon the field of Hindu-Christian Studies, the reasons for occasional flourishing and decline in such studies, and the fragile conditions under which the field can flourish in the 21st century. The chapters examine key instances of Christiań--Hindu learning, highlighting the Jesuit engagement with Hinduism, the modern Hindu reception of Western thought, and certain advances in the study of religion that enhance intellectual cooperation. This book is a significant contribution to a sophisticated understanding of Christianity and Hinduism in relation. It presents a robust defense of comparative theology and of Hindu-Christian Studies as a necessarily theological discipline. It will be of wide interest in the fields of Religious Studies, Theology, Christianity and Hindu Studies."--Provided by publisher |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| ISBN: | 1138696161 |