An Introduction to the Theology of Religions - Biblical, Historical & Contemporary Perspectives

How does Christianity relate to other religions? Beginning with a consideration of the biblical perspective, Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen offers a detailed and comprehensive survey of the diverse explanations proposed by teachers of the church down through the ages. This indispensable guide is for anyone seeking to grasp Christianity?s relationship to world religions.

About the author

Veli-Matti Käkkäinen is professor of systematic theology at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California. He has published numerous articles in international journals of theology. His books include Pneumatology (Baker), Christology (Baker), Toward a Pneumatological Theology (UPA), An Introduction to Ecclesiology (InterVarsity Press), Trinity and Religious Pluralism (Ashgate), The Doctrine of God (Baker) and One with God (Liturgical Press).

Summary

How does Christianity relate to other religions? Beginning with a consideration of the biblical perspective, Veli-Matti Karkkainen offers a detailed and comprehensive survey of the diverse explanations proposed by teachers of the church down through the ages. This indispensable guide is for anyone seeking to grasp Christianity?s relationship to world religions.

Product details

• Authors: Veli–matti Karkkainen, Veli-Matti Karkkainen, Veli–matti Karkkainen, Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen
• Publisher: IVP Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 23.11.2003
• EAN: 9780830825721
• ISBN: 978-0-8308-2572-1
• No. of pages: 376
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 22 mm
• Weight: 609 g
• Series: No Series Linked
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Other religions; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works