Going beyond Nostra Aetate: the way forward for interreligious dialogue

The Second Vatican Council ended fifty-one years ago. In this short period great strides have been made in the area of interfaith dialogue. However, one thing is certain; the new ventures faced today in the Church’s attempt to foster lasting ties with other religions ought to be engaged through a re...

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Main Author: Aihiokhai, SimonMary Asese (Author)
Format: Print Article
Language:English
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Published: University of Pennsylvania Press 2016
In: Journal of ecumenical studies
Year: 2016, Volume: 51, Issue: 3, Pages: [386]-401
IxTheo Classification:CC Christianity and Non-Christian religion; Inter-religious relations
KAJ Church history 1914-; recent history
KDB Roman Catholic Church
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Summary:The Second Vatican Council ended fifty-one years ago. In this short period great strides have been made in the area of interfaith dialogue. However, one thing is certain; the new ventures faced today in the Church’s attempt to foster lasting ties with other religions ought to be engaged through a renewed vision of what it means to be dialogical. This vision, in its content and purpose, ought to go beyond those in the conciliar document, Nostra aetate. The Church cannot ignore the challenges that the global community faces from violent religious fundamentalism both within and outside of its fold.
ISSN:0022-0558
Contains:Enthalten in: Journal of ecumenical studies