Confucian Timely Mean and Christian Discernment - Confucian-Christian Dialogue for Spirituality of Discernment and Applied Ethics

This book explores the notion of timely mean, a virtue established in the Confucian tradition, in dialogue with the Christian understanding of discernment, especially as used in spirituality studies. It considers the historical development of these concepts, addressing the early encounter between Confucianism and Christianity as demonstrated in China and Korea, and the fusion of the two perspectives in the nineteenth century. The chapters examine some of the major scholars and texts that have influenced both theory and practice, providing insight through a comparison of representative figures from each tradition. The author contends that bringing Confucian ‘timely mean’ into conversation with Christian ‘discernment’ reveals that the immense riches accumulated within each tradition can mutually enhance one another. The book reflects on the possibility of a viable process for ethical and spiritual discernment that is highly relevant for our global age. It is valuable reading for scholars and students of both Confucianism and Christian theology as well as of applied ethics, particularly those interested in comparative spirituality and interreligious relations.

General

Imprint:	Taylor & Francis
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Studies in World Christianity and Interreligious Relations
Release date:	October 2023
First published:	2024
Authors:	Sunghae Kim
Dimensions:	234 x 156mm (L x W)
Pages:	272
ISBN-13:	978-1-03-245923-3
Categories:	Books Promotions
LSN:	1-03-245923-9
Barcode:	9781032459233

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