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In recent years the term æreligious pluralismœ 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.
This book critically examines the theological implications of religious pluralism and argues for a reappropriation of Christian mission. Vinoth Ramachandra analyzes the work of influential Asian exponents of religious pluralism, including Stanley Samartha, Aloysius Pieris, and Raimundo Panikkar, subjecting their ideas to theological and philosophical critique. The author contends that traditional Christian understandings of Christ, conversion, and evangelism are being radically reinterpreted within this pluralist paradigm. Ramachandra ultimately advocates for the uniqueness and decisiveness of Jesus Christ, suggesting that the core concerns of pluralist theologians can be addressed by embracing the missionary essence of the gospel.
The book offers a robust theological and philosophical critique of religious pluralism, engaging with key Asian proponents of the paradigm. It seeks to reassert the centrality of Christian mission by addressing valid concerns raised by pluralist theologians through a reappropriation of the gospel's missionary thrust. The work challenges both pluralists and conservatives to reconsider how Christian faith is communicated in a multifaith world. Ramachandra's argument for the uniqueness of Christ is presented as a foundation for a renewed missionary engagement.
Page Count:
293
Publication Date:
1997-01-01
ISBN-10:
0802843492
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