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Books > Christianity > Christian institutions & organizations > Ecumenism
'In this short by acute book, Bishop Newbigin unmasks the unspoken
and concealed conditions that have intimidated and effectively held
Christians in check, making their taming by modern cultural forces
easy and comprehensive. It follows from this that any home for
renewal of mainline Christianity cannot take place without the kind
of critical probing of those unspoken conditions that Bishop
Newbigin presents here. This book begins the process by turning the
searchlight on Christians themselves, charting a course between the
fundamentalist reaction and postmodernist radical nihilism. Whether
or not the book results in the long-overdue shake-up Newbigin calls
for, it is bound to be included in the arsenal of any meaningful
response to the contemporary challenge.
A comprehensive collection provides guidance and deep insight from
a variety of experts in this emerging field The rapidly developing
field of interreligious studies fosters scholarship engaging two or
more religious traditions at a time. Inherently multidisciplinary,
the field brings the academic consideration of religions into
conversation with the humanities and social sciences, employing
relational, intersectional, experiential, and dialogical
methodologies as it examines the interrelationship of individuals
and groups with differing alignments toward religion. Edited by
Lucinda Mosher, The Georgetown Companion to Interreligious Studies
features an international roster of practitioners of or experts on
Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, Buddhism,
Ruism, Humanism, and African, North American, and South American
Indigenous lifeways. Each author offers a unique perspective on the
nature of this emerging discipline. This companion provides fifty
thought-provoking chapters on the history, priorities, challenges,
distinguishing pedagogies, and practical applications of
interreligious studies. Anyone who seeks a deeper appreciation of
this relatively new academic field will find it useful as a
textbook or research resource.
Examines the importance of collaboration between black majority
churches and British historical churches and offers practical ways
in which they might overcome some of the inherent challenges and
respond to opportunities. Case studies and real-life examples will
help readers break down barriers and engage in incarnational
mission.
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