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In recent years the term "religious pluralism" has come to be used
not only in a descriptive sociological sense but also as
theologically prescriptive. Within this new paradigm traditional
Christian understandings of Christ, conversion, evangelism, and
mission have been radically reinterpreted. The Recovery of Mission
explores the pluralist paradigm through the work of three of its
most influential Asian exponents - Stanley Samartha Aloysius
Pieris, and Raimundo Panikkar - subjecting each to a theological
and philosophical critique. On the basis of biblical, patristic,
and contemporary theological writings Vinoth Ramachandra argues for
the uniqueness and decisiveness of what God has done for us in
Jesus Christ. Ramachandra seeks to show that many of the valid
concerns of pluralist theologians can best be met by
reappropriating the missionary thrust at the heart of the gospel.
The book ends with suggestions, challenging to pluralists and
conservatives alike, as to how the gospel needs to be communicated
in a multi-faith world.
The root of the word 'mission' means 'sending'. All Christian
mission has its fountainhead in the God revealed in Scripture, who
sent his Son for us, sends his Spirit to us, and summons all people
to himself. The privilege and responsibility of his church, sent
into all the world, is to testify by his words and deeds to Jesus
Christ, God's unique son, crucified, risen and ascended. The
East-West partnership in missiological exploration expounds a
variety of Old and New Testament texts, and examines a wide range
of issues. The authors' desire is that Jesus Christ might be
glorified more and more in the church and in the world; their eager
expectation is that one day the whole creation will find its
consummation in him, and God will be all and in all.
Crosscultural communication and interconnection have never been
greater in the history of the world. Yet the potential for
intercultural conflict accompanies every advance. And religious
belief, which lies at the heart of most cultures, often appears to
contribute to such unrest and at times even to violence. In this
fascinating and ground-breaking study, Vinoth Ramachandra explores
the complex nature of conflict among the major world religions of
Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism and Christianity, and also between them
and the rising tide of secularism. Challenging stereotypes built up
on every side, he raises questions about the seemingly inevitable
clash of cultures due to their respective religious commitments. He
puts to the test the belief that a secular society that rejects
universal truth claims can sustain a truly tolerant and pluralistic
society. He passionately demonstrates how the distinctive message
of Christianity concerning the uniqueness of Jesus Christ actually
provides a basis for a truly democratic and multicultural society.
In recent years the term "religious pluralism" has come to be used
not only in a descriptive sociological sense but also as
theologically prescriptive. Within this new paradigm traditional
Christian understandings of Christ, conversion, evangelism, and
mission have been radically reinterpreted. The Recovery of Mission
explores the pluralist paradigm through the work of three of its
most influential Asian exponents - Stanley Samartha, Aloysius
Pieris, and Raimundo Panikkar - subjecting each to a theological
and philosophical critique. On the basis of biblical, patristic,
and contemporary theological writings Vinoth Ramachandra argues for
the uniqueness and decisiveness of what God has done for us in
Jesus Christ. Ramachandra seeks to show that many of the valid
concerns of pluralist theologians can best be met by
reappropriating the missionary thrust at the heart of the gospel.
The book ends with suggestions, challenging to pluralists and
conservatives alike, as to how the gospel needs to be communicated
in a multifaith world.
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