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The field of Hindu-Christian studies revives theology as a
particularly useful interreligious discipline. Though a
sub-division of the broader Hindu-Christian dialogue, it is also a
distinct field of study, proper to a smaller group of religious
intellectuals. At its best it envisions a two-sided, mutual
conversation, grounded in scholars' knowledge of their own
tradition and of the other. Based on the Westcott-Teape Lectures
given in India and at the University of Cambridge, this book
explores the possibilities and problems attendant upon the field of
Hindu-Christian Studies, the reasons for occasional flourishing and
decline in such studies, and the fragile conditions under which the
field can flourish in the 21st century. The chapters examine key
instances of Christian-Hindu learning, highlighting the Jesuit
engagement with Hinduism, the modern Hindu reception of Western
thought, and certain advances in the study of religion that enhance
intellectual cooperation. This book is a significant contribution
to a sophisticated understanding of Christianity and Hinduism in
relation. It presents a robust defense of comparative theology and
of Hindu-Christian Studies as a necessarily theological discipline.
It will be of wide interest in the fields of Religious Studies,
Theology, Christianity and Hindu Studies.
The field of Hindu-Christian studies revives theology as a
particularly useful interreligious discipline. Though a
sub-division of the broader Hindu-Christian dialogue, it is also a
distinct field of study, proper to a smaller group of religious
intellectuals. At its best it envisions a two-sided, mutual
conversation, grounded in scholars' knowledge of their own
tradition and of the other. Based on the Westcott-Teape Lectures
given in India and at the University of Cambridge, this book
explores the possibilities and problems attendant upon the field of
Hindu-Christian Studies, the reasons for occasional flourishing and
decline in such studies, and the fragile conditions under which the
field can flourish in the 21st century. The chapters examine key
instances of Christian-Hindu learning, highlighting the Jesuit
engagement with Hinduism, the modern Hindu reception of Western
thought, and certain advances in the study of religion that enhance
intellectual cooperation. This book is a significant contribution
to a sophisticated understanding of Christianity and Hinduism in
relation. It presents a robust defense of comparative theology and
of Hindu-Christian Studies as a necessarily theological discipline.
It will be of wide interest in the fields of Religious Studies,
Theology, Christianity and Hindu Studies.
This volume offers an in-depth study of key themes common to the
Hindu and Christian religious traditions. It redefines how we think
about Hinduism, comparative study, and Christian theology. This
book offers a bold new look at how traditions encounter one
another, and how good comparisons are to be made. Redefining
theology as an interreligious, comparative, dialogical, and
confessional practice open to all people, it invites not only
Hindus and Christians, but also theologians from all religious
traditions, to enter into conversation with one another.
That is, Christian theology after reading Vedanta. An experimental
combination of three elements: a detailed study of the Indian
theology called Advaita Vedanta; a re-examination of Christian
comparative theology as rethought in the light of Vedanta insights;
and an exploration of the tensions between the first two. Paper
edition (unseen), $14.95.
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