Who Do You Say That I Am?Christian Faith & Other Religions by Calvin E. Shenk |
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Is it possible to respect other religions yet view Christ as normative for all? Yes, says Shenk, professor of religion at Eastern Mennonite University. Truth in Christ does not invalidate what is true in other religions.
But what is the way through the fog of religious pluralism? The answers are not simple; that is why an entire book is needed to explore them. However, Old and New Testament perspectives on religions provide reliable starting points for the journey. And placing Christ at the center of the quest yields clarity amidst complexity.
For Christians, candid commitment to the uniqueness of Christ is to be accompanied by the integrity of Christ. This leads to forms of loving witness that include listening to and truly dialoguing with persons committed to other religions.
Who Do You Say That I Am? assesses contemporary theologies of religious pluralism as well as a number of the world's major religions yet remains accessible to all thoughtful Christians.
"Out of long involvement with adherents of many religions, Shenk dares to assert that one can be profoundly respectful of people of other faith traditions and still retain the integrity of one's own faith." --Wilbert R. Shenk, Fuller Theological Seminary, in the Foreword
"Couples a scholarly mind with wholehearted affirmation of Christ. A seminal study, exploring the intersections of Christology and missiology in the context of world religions." --Richard Showalter, President, Eastern Mennonite Missions
About The Author
Calvin E. Shenk, Harrisonburg, Virginia, is a published author and Professor of Religion at Eastern Mennonite University, where he was for ten years chair of the Bible and Religion Department. He has traveled in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East exploring other religions and Christianity.