Synopsis: The critique of Jacques Dupuis, SJ, by the Vatican's
Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith at the direction of
Joseph Ratzinger was met by almost universal dismay by Christian
theologians and participants in interfaith dialogue throughout the
world. This book is comprised of both responses by Father Dupuis to
the Vatican's criticisms (which he was forbidden to publish during
his lifetime) and introductory and background material by his
friend and editor Bill Burrows, who draws on their many
conversations to draw out the deeper implications of Dupuis' work
and the background to the Vatican investigations and criticisms. In
addition to laying bare procedural problems in the CDF's process,
Dupuis shows that both the Vatican document Dominus Iesus and the
Notification about problems in his work rest on dangerous
misunderstandings of Scripture and church teaching that reverse the
gains in interfaith understanding and ecumenism that have occurred
over the past fifty years. Endorsements: " This] book provides
valuable context and probing insight into two previously
unpublished pieces by the late Belgian theologian Jacques Dupuis.
Under Burrows's tutelage, Catholics discover in Dupuis's thought
ways in which they might continue to hold faith in the unique
saving significance of Jesus Christ, while also affirming the deep
spiritual wisdom of other religious traditions." --Richard
Gaillardetz, Boston College "By making two previously unpublished
texts by Jacques Dupuis available and by reflecting on their
context and significance, Burrows contributes significantly to the
ongoing search for an adequate Christian theology of religions.
Moreover, it demonstrates how a different, genuinely public,
mutually attentive, and respectful theological debate could
strengthen the development of Roman Catholic approaches to faith,
hope, and love today." --Werner G. Jeanrond, University of Glasgow
"This book is not simply a thrilling account of the 'inquisition'
of a great theologian and proverbial odium theologicum, but also a
lucid primer to current Roman Catholic theologies of religions. Not
out of prurient interest in ecclesiastical politics, but out of
deep love for truth and the church, Burrows makes Dupuis . . . come
alive in these pages. It is a must-read for those interested in the
future of Catholic theology." --Peter C. Phan, Georgetown
University "This is a book full of witness, wisdom, and challenging
theological thought. It convincingly argues for deeper comparative
theology, further engagement with religious pluralism, and
interfaith dialogue at the deepest existential and spiritual level.
A truly inspiring read." --Ursula King, University of Bristol
Author Biography: William R. Burrows is research professor of
missiology in the world Christianity program at New York
Theological Seminary and managing editor emeritus of Orbis Books,
Maryknoll, New York.
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