The encounter between Western and Eastern religions and cultures
This article reflects on the encounter between so-called Western and Eastern traditions, mainly during the modern period. It draws attention to the problematic nature of this encounter during a period of Western colonialism, and the impact of post-colonial criticism and perspectives. It examines the...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Sage
2014
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Review and expositor
Year: 2014, Volume: 111, Issue: 1, Pages: 48-55 |
| Further subjects: | B
Post-colonialism
B Dialogue B Pluralism B Colonialism B Comparative Religion B Missions |
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| Summary: | This article reflects on the encounter between so-called Western and Eastern traditions, mainly during the modern period. It draws attention to the problematic nature of this encounter during a period of Western colonialism, and the impact of post-colonial criticism and perspectives. It examines the significance of the missionary movement, the development of comparative religion, and the recent emergence of dialogue as a more appropriate means of encounter between various traditions. It concludes with a discussion on the nature of plurality and pluralism, and argues that the church needs to develop a more adequate theology of religions that reflects present realities whilst remaining faithful to its historic witness. |
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| ISSN: | 2052-9449 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Review and expositor
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1177/0034637313514800 |