A reader-friendly introduction to the history, beliefs, structures and practices of three major indigenous religious traditions of East Asia Confucianism, Daoism and Shinto.
Written by a Catholic priest, this classic book on antisemitism traces the events of twenty-three centuries, including Christian involvement in this tragic story.
Explores themes of transformation, wholeness and healing as presented by both Eastern and Western mystics, and how their ideas parallel the global insights found in Hinduism, Taoism, Islam and Buddhism.
Explores the current debate about a pluralistic theology of religions, which fails to provide an adequate response to religious diversity. In its place the author suggests we begin to think about Christianity by comparing it with other religious teachings.
Explores the current debate about a pluralistic theology of religions, which fails to provide an adequate response to religious diversity. In its place the author suggests we begin to think about Christianity by comparing it with other religious teachings.
For each man, the book explores the major influences on his thought, and his reflections on anti-Semitism, interfaith dialogue, the meaning of God and faith, and why both the Church and God were silent at Auschwitz. The two are united by their common passion for memory, the remembrance of human suffering, and the suffering unto God. This is a work of enduring interest to anyone involved in Holocaust studies, Jewish/Christian dialogue, theological studies, and the problem of evil."Hope against Ho...
A compilation of essays by international Jewish and Christian scholars that tackles a series of issues foundational for the proper understanding of Pauline thought.
A short, user-friendly introduction to major historical, cultural, spiritual and theological points of interest in the complex of faith traditions known collectively as Hinduism.
A challenge to the belief that Christianity fulfilled and therefore replaced Judaism, this book looks at the early Church's shared history with Judaism and at anti-Jewish bias present in history, literature, and liturgy. Suggests sensitive ways for Christians to relate to Jews today.
Author: Ursula King; foreword by Joseph NeedhamUrsula King
Format: Paperback
An in-depth examination of Teilhard de Chardin's knowledge of the Middle and Far East, especially China, his comments on eastern religions, and his comparative reflections on mysticism and spirituality.
Surveying lectionary passages from the Gospel of John which hold the potential for a false and detrimental presentation of Jews or Judaism, this book offers preachers and catechists a way to use such passages without misrepresentation or prejudice.
This book presents new models for understanding our bond with the Jewish people, the religious significance of the Holy Land, and a theological understanding of the State of Israel.
Explores the history and religion of the Jews in the late Second Temple and early rabbinic era, emphasizing those aspects of early Judaism that are significant to Christians seeking to understand the context in which Jesus lived and taught.
Examines how each of the major religions looks at death by including stories, teachings and rituals that present a comparative religious meaning of death and afterlife. Written in textbook style with journal exercises at the end of each chapter.
A comprehensive, chapter-by-chapter introduction to the Torah (the Pentateuch/the first five books of the Bible) from an interfaith perspective. Explores how the Torah was understood by the early Church, and by Jews in the parallel period of Rabbinic teachings in the Talmud and Midrash.
