Comparative Theology

Deep Learning Across Religious Borders

Francis X Clooney author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Published:16th Mar '10

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Drawing upon the author’s three decades of work in comparative theology, this is a pertinent and comprehensive introduction to the field, which offers a clear guide to the reader, enabling them to engage in comparative study.

  • The author has three decades of experience of work in the field of comparative theology and is ideally placed to write this book
  • Today’s increasing religious diversity makes this a pertinent and timely publication
  • Unique in the depth of its introduction and explanation of the discipline of ‘comparative theology’
  • Provides examples of how comparative theology works in the new global context of human religiosity
  • Draws on examples specific to Hindu-Christian studies to show how it is possible to understand more deeply the wider diversity around us.
  • Clearly guides the reader, enabling them to engage in comparative study

"This marvelous book should stand as an invitation to many. I very much hope that it is taken up.”  (Harvard
Theological Review, 1 April 2012)

“In this context, Comparative Theology is a timely publication.”  (Teaching Theology, 2012)

"It's a fascinating book, all the same. I warmly recommend it ." (Theology, 1 March 2011)

"Comparative Theology will be of interest to people looking for a method for interfaith dialogue that affirms the value of one's theological commitments and could serve well as a textbook for courses exploring interfaith theological discourse." (Journal of Ecumenical Studies, 1 January 2011)

"But as this volume suggests, our interreligious milieu provides a new impetus not just for learning about our neighbors' faiths but learning from them. Francis X. Clooney, S.J., is a most trustworthy guide." (The National Catholic Weekly, September 2010)

"Clooney's book thus provides an extremely needful, as well as accessible, contribution to the furthering of this developing discipline, and as such it is a very valuable piece of scholarship." (American Theological Inquiry, July 2010)

ISBN: 9781405179737

Dimensions: 226mm x 147mm x 17mm

Weight: 372g

200 pages