Augustine and World Religions
Contributions by Michael Barnes, Francis X. Clooney, SJ, Olivier Dufault, Paula Fredriksen author of Paul: The Pagan, Franklin T. Harkins, Paul J. Lachance, Leo Lefebure, Reid Locklin, C C. Pecknold, Aaron Stalnaker Edited by Brian Brown, John A. Doody, Kim Paffenroth
Publication date:
30 May 2008Length of book:
310 pagesPublisher
Lexington BooksDimensions:
234x153mm6x9"
ISBN-13: 9780739125809
Augustine and World Religions examines Augustine's thought for how it can inform modern inter-religious dialogue. Despite Augustine's reputation as the father of Christian intolerance, one finds in his thought the surprising claim that within non-Christian writings there are 'some truths in regard even to the worship of the One God'. This, it seems, hints at a deeper level of respect and dialogue between religions, because one engages in such dialogue in order to better understand and worship God. The essays here uncover provocative points of comparison and similarity between Christianity and other religions to further such an Augustinian dialogue.
Every so often a book comes along from a truly fresh perspective—one that genuinely captures its subject in a new light and allows its readers to see with greater clarity the contribution and genius of an intellectual forebear. This is one such book. Bolstered by a fine index and a thorough bibliography, this volume will undoubtedly be of particular use not only to scholars of Augustine but to others in religious studies, as well as to students seeking excellent examples of cross-cultural comparison and to those engaged in practical interreligious dialogue and cooperation; it deserves a wider audience, as well.