An Interpretation of Religion: Humanity's Varied Response to the Transcendent

An Interpretation of Religion: Humanity's Varied Response to the Transcendent

by JohnHick (Author)

Synopsis

A new and groundbreaking investigation which takes full account of the finding of the social and historical sciences whilst offering a religious interpretation of the religions as different culturally conditioned responses to a transcendent Divine Reality. Written with great clarity and force, and with a wealth of fresh insights, this major work (based on the author's Gifford Lectures of 1986-7) treats the principal topics in the philosophy of religion and establishes both a basis for religious affirmation today and a framework for the developing world-wide inter-faith dialogue.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 432
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Published: Mar 1989

ISBN 10: 0333394895
ISBN 13: 9780333394892

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'This book is a unique contribution to the development of a field theory of religion. It justifies religious belief on the basis of our experience, especially religious experience, and points out the existence of resources within the major world religions to resolve the contemporary urgent problems of religious pluralism. The author's new attempt is very valuable for all world religions including Buddhism.' - Professor Masao Abe, Pacific School of Religion, California