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Zusatztext a fabulous and welcome collection that encourages cross-disciplinary fertilization. Informationen zum Autor Chad Meister is Director of Philosophy, Bethel College. Klappentext This substantial volume of thirty-three original chapters covers the full range of issues in religious diversity. An indispensable guide for scholars and students, its essays make novel contributions and are crafted by recognized experts who represent a wide variety of religious and philosophical perspectives and backgrounds. Zusammenfassung Studies in religion are flourishing internationally, and one of the central topics discussed in the field today--perhaps the most discussed topic--is religious diversity. With the influx of religious traditions in the West and the growing diversity of religious adherents and practitioners worldwide, people across the globe are currently nterested in exploring issues in religious diversity. The present work is a response to this ubiquitous interest. It is a substantial volume of thirty-three original chapters covering the full range of issues on religious diversity. Each chapter makes a state-of-the-art contribution by providing a survey and critical analysis of the topic, as well as creative reflections on where discussions in that domain are headed. The chapters are crafted by recognized experts in the field who represent a wide variety of perspectives and backgrounds. Furthermore, the work has a broad, interdisciplinary audience, serving serious-minded scholars as well as students and others interested in the major themes of the field. The general aim of the volume is to present the central discussions in the discipline today and to direct future discussions on the various topics. Inhaltsverzeichnis List of Contributors Introduction 1.: Contours of Religious Diversity Chapter 1 - Martin E. Marty: Historical Reflections on Religious Diversity Chapter 2 - Ian S. Markham: A Religious Studies Approach to Questions about Religious Diversity Chapter 3 - Peter Byrne: A Philosophical Approach to Questions about Religious Diversity Chapter 4 - Michele Dillon: A Sociological Approach to Questions about Religious Diversity 2.: Key Issues Relevant to Religious Diversity Theological and Philosophical Issues Chapter 5 - Joseph Runzo: Pluralism and Relativism Chapter 6 - Paul K. Moser: Religious Exclusivism Chapter 7 - Keith E. Yandell: The Diversity of Religious Experience Chapter 8 - Sallie B. King: Interreligious Dialogue Chapter 9 - Paul J. Griffiths: The Religious Alien Chapter 10 - Leonard J. Swidler: Religious Diversity and a Global Ethic Chapter 11 - Gavin D'Costa: Theology Amidst Religious Diversity Chapter 12 - Michael L. Peterson: Religious Diversity, Theodicy, and the Problem of Evil Chapter 13 - Keith Ward: Religion and Revelation Sociological and Public Policy Issues Chapter 14 - Peter Beyer: Religious Diversity and Globalization Chapter 15 - Frederick W. Norris: Religious Demographics and the New Diversity Chapter 16 - Peter B. Clarke: New Religious Movements in Global Perspective Chapter 17 - George Yancey: Religion, Race, and Ethnicity Chapter 18 - John G. Stackhouse, Jr.: Religious Diversity, Secularization, and Postmodernity Chapter 19 - Christian Smith and Brandon Vaidyanathan: Religion and Multiple Modernities Chapter 20 - Jessica Stern, Dalia Mogahed, and Tom Pyszczynski: Religious Engagement and Violence Chapter 21 - David Basinger: Religious Diversity and Public Education Chapter 22 - Roger S. Gottlieb: Global Religion and the Environment 3.: Differing Perspectives on Religious Diversity Multi-faith Perspectives Chapter 23 - Arvind Sharma: A Hindu Perspective Chapter 24 - David Burton: A Buddhist Perspective Chapter 25 - Kwasi Wiredu: An African Religions Perspective Chapter 26 - Chung-ying Ch...
