Interreligious Studies: An Introduction

ISBN-13: 9781108843775 / Angielski / Twarda / 2023

Rachel Mikva

Opis

This is the first comprehensive textbook designed for undergraduate and graduate students in Interreligious Studies, as well as those who want to understand more about the impact of religious difference on their work and their world. Interfaith activists will find it complements their efforts in the field, enhancing their effectiveness.

Recenzje

'Only a scholar with many years of sincere and serious engagement with faith communities and a commitment to an honest and critical examination of the ethics and theology of interreligious studies could have produced this excellent book. I can hardly wait to introduce Rabbi Mikva's Interreligious Studies to my Theology students.' Ingrid Mattson, Chair of Islamic Studies, Huron at Western University, London, Canada Author, The Story of the Qur'an

Spis treści

Part I. Mapping the Field: 1. Introducing interreligious studies; 2. Challenges in naming and navigating religious difference; 3. A selective history of interreligious studies and engagement; 4. Ethical, philosophical, and theological grounds of parity pluralism; Part II. Meeting Spaces: 5. Meeting difference everywhere; 6. Media, old and new; 7. Interreligious encounter in the public square; 8. Antisemitism and Islamophobia; Part III. Modes of Engagement: 9. Practices of interreligious engagement; 10. Dialogue; 11. Study and spiritual encounter; 12. Community-based service, organizing, and advocacy; 13. Arts; 14. Conflict transformation.