His devotional life is now a double oneor, as he calls it, a hybrid. Paul knitter is professor emeritus of union theological seminary in new york. Ministry magazine the salvation of nonchristians in africa. Smith, john hick, gordon kaufman, david tracy, and paul knitter to name a few. The first section discusses the five theses on the uniqueness of jesus proposed by knitter. No other name a critical survey of christian attitudes toward the. More recently, his writing and research have focused on hristian uddhist dialogue, which is the topic of without buddha i could not be a christian 2009 and jesus and buddha. An introduction to the theology of religions is an indispensable guide for anyone seeking to grasp and work their way through the. Knitter papers, 19622012 columbia university libraries.
Knitter quotes author of without buddha i could not. Ebook pengantar teologi agama agama as pdf download portable. He is professor emeritus of theology at xavier university. This course attempts, first, to introduce students to the main exclusivist, inclusivist, and pluralist trends of thought on other religions within the field of study called theology of religions. Mar 21, 2010 christian theologian, paul knitter talks about the urgent need for interreligious dialogue, and the increasingly common experience of dual religious belonging where believers follow more than one. Knitter, author of without buddha i could not be a christian, talks with ncr editor tom fox about double belonging. The uniqueness of jesus leonard swidler is 20% off every day at.
Since publishing his acclaimed book, no other name. In reference to paul knitter s jesus and the other names maryknoll, n. Toward a pluralistic theology of religions maryknoll, n. Paraphrased from john hick, the nonabsoluteness of christianity, from the myth of christian uniqueness, john hick and paul knitter, editors. Multifaith explorations of religious pluralism orbis, 2005.
Paul francis knitter born 1939 was the paul tillich professor of theology, world religions and culture at union theological seminary, new york city. Knitter s journey into interfaith dialogue began in 1964 when he was a seminarian in rome and experienced the second vatican council firsthand, at a time when the roman catholic church declared its new attitude towards other religions. Paul clasper, in eastern paths and the christian way orbis, 1980, talks about the. Multifaith dialogue and global responsibility, jesus and the other names. Its evident that knitter deeply believes in the worlds religions, and their potential to understand each other, work together, and create a better world. Andre radatus guests jill hull, lawrence wollersheim, dr. Therefore it need a free signup process to obtain the book. Knitter, author of the landmark work in interfaith dialogue no other name. As paul knitter has said, according to the relativists there really is no common foundation or ground on which to construct and. Gioia ed, interreligious dialogue the official teaching of the catholic church. One norm here according to knitter is in reference to the revelation of jesus christ in other religions. This is a clear and detailed guide to the complex question of the relationship between christianity and other world religions. Critical survey of christian attitudes toward the world religions. Y orbis, 1996, catherine cornille, when addressing knitter s claim that jesus is not the only savior, comments.
Knitter telah diujikan dalam sidang munaqasyah fakultas ushuluddin uin syarif hidayatullah jakarta dan telah dinyatakan lulus pada 16 desember 2010 di hadapan dewan penguji. A critical survey of christian attitudes toward world religions 1985, one earth. The pluralist paradigm in the christian theology of religions volume 39 issue 2 gavin dcosta skip to main content we use cookies to distinguish you from other users and to provide you with a better experience on our websites. Peter was aware of the existence of other religions as was paul, who referred to. He is professor emeritus of theology at xavier university, cincinnati, ohio, where he taught for 28 years before moving to union. If the christian faith is true, then any teachings from other religions. John hick and paul knitter, as the primary contenders, are the subject of this paper. March 27 28, 2020 following jesus with a little help from buddha. No other name a critical survey of christian attitudes toward the world religions issue 7 of american society of missiology series, issn 07478070 volume 7 of american society of missiology. The basic premise of his book is that a nonnormative, theocentric christology does not contradict the new testament proclamation of jesus and therefore is a valid interpretation of that proclamation 172. Knitter used to say in 1985 with his book no other name.
As a recognized scholar and participant in interfaith dialogue, knitter is in a unique position to explore the key concept of what christian mission must entail in a world that will remain a world of many religious faiths for the foreseeable future. A critical survey of christian attitudes toward world religions. Jul 07, 2010 without buddha i could not be a christian 31 min. A former svd missionary, paul knitter has taught at xavier university, cincinnati, and union theological seminary, new york city. Knitter, paul tillich professor of theology, world religions and culture at union theological seminary since 2007, is a leading theologian of religious pluralism.
Although getting there took him over a rough path, his reward is a deep inner satisfaction that he wants to share, and in this book about his spiritual journey, he reveals himself to be an. Knitters publications include the 1985 book, no other name. Pluralism a home for all of us the interfaith observer. As some theologians have commented, if were convinced that the starting point for our individual lives, or for the human project in general, is marked original sin rather than original blessing, its going to be all the more difficult to move on. An introduction to the theology of religions intervarsity press. In the book i wanted to formulate as lucidly as possible what i think is a pressing, though often unconfronted, question for christian belief and practice and then to propose what i think is a. American society of missiology series knitter, paul f. John hick and paul knitter propose a radical attitude to the plurality of religions and religious truthclaims which they call religious pluralism. He received a licentiate in theology from the pontifical gregorian university in rome 1966 and a doctorate from the university of marburg, germany 1972 most of his research. Knitter, paul center for religion and global citizenry. Multifaith dialogue and global responsibility 1995. Bridging the gap between dialogue and theology, louvain studies 24 1999. Perhaps the best contemporary exploration of religious doublebelonging is by eminent theologian and former catholic priest paul knitter, in his 2009 memoir, without buddha i could.
An other in need of no other admittedly, this image of god as selfsubsistent being is more a. He was formerly emeritus professor of theology at xavier university in cincinnati, ohio. No other name a critical survey of christian attitudes toward the world religions orbis, 1985. A critical survey of christian attitudes toward the world religions is a case for religious pluralism. There is no common ground upon which to base a relationship in spite of disagreements over matters of substance, no place to drive that fundamental stake in the ground from which other discussions can take place. Alan race, christians and religious pluralism london. This argument in his view shows that christ, the final cause of salvation, is incarnated in other. It provides an uptodate and comprehensive survey of the theology of religions. Paul knitter phone, address, background info whitepages. Skripsi yang berjudul teologi agamaagama dalam pemikiran paul f.
Knitter, 9780883443477, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Knitter is the paul tillich professor emeritus of theology, world religions and culture at the union theological seminary in new york and a leading theologian of religious pluralism. A critical survey of christian attitudes toward the world religions maryknoll, ny. Without buddha i could not be a christian the christian. What, as christians, can we say about the fate of those who never hear the gospel of jesus christ explicitly proclaimed, or who through some incapacity are simply unable to receive it. He is professor emeritus of theology at xavier university, cincinnati, ohio, where he taught for 28 years before moving to. Although getting there took him over a rough path, his reward is a deep inner satisfaction that he wants to share, and in this book about his spiritual journey, he reveals himself to. Mar 31, 2019 and she mentions, though not by name, ann holmes redding, a former episcopal priest who describes her religious identity as a convergence of christianity and islam. Knitter s argument and then give my own evaluation of his logic if theological mumbojumbo bores you, just skip down to the critical evaluation section. Pdf the issue of interfaith dialogue has been the preoccupation of the church from. The pluralist stance taken by hick and knitter causes them to pose a central question for discussion. Knitter now propagates correlational theology of religions as well as relational uniqueness of jesus and we in this paper look at these critically.
Multifaith dialogue and global responsibilityorbis, 1995. Multifaith dialogue and global respon sibility maryknoll, n. Knitter s theocentric, nonnormative, but still unique christology is very inspiring. Many religions, jesus and the other names, and no other name. He holds a licentiate from the pontifical gregorian university in rome and a doctorate from the university of marburg, germa. He is also emeritus professor of theology at xavier university in cincinnati, ohio. Earn 30 bonus points on a single order between feb. Knitter, the distinguished and blessedly maverick catholic theologian, has had many lives. Other nonincarnational christologies are developed by don cupitt, the finality of christ, theology 78 1975, and howard burkle, jesus christ and religious pluralism, journal of ecumenical studies 16 1979. No other name a critical survey of christian attitudes toward the world religions. Further resources on christianity and other religions. Without buddha i could not be a christian the christian century. Christian mission and global responsibility, and introducing theologies of religionsall from orbis.
Paul is related to nancy knitter marsden and carol a knitter as well as 1 additional person. John hick, paul knitter, and wilfred cantwell smith, there can be little doubt. Knitter s proposal for relational uniqueness of jesus k. Knitter is professor emeritus of theology at xavier university, cincinnati, ohio, where he taught for 28. He is the author of numerous books, including no other name one earth many religions. Inclusivism holds that while christ is the only way to salvation, people of other faiths may be saved. They have also lived in langhorne, pa and imperial, pa. Welcome,you are looking at books for reading, the the myth of christian uniqueness, you will able to read or download in pdf or epub books and notice some of author may have lock the live reading for some of country. Bill sheeley, and julio edwards producer discuss the book titled no other name by paul f.
Knitter paul tillich professor of theology, world religions and culture. He is especially concerned with how religious communities of the world can cooperate on issues of social justice and the environmentthe topic of one earth, many religions. No other name a critical survey of christian attitudes. Is there only one way to the ultimate, or are there many. He continues as the emeritus professor of theology, world religions and culture. The myth of christian uniqueness download pdfepub ebook. Since publication of his landmark book, no other name.
Publications books towards a protestant theology of religions marburger theologische studien, vol. His other books include jesus and the other names, one earth, many religions, and introducing theology of religions. Knitter s publications include the 1985 book, no other name. Not only are the religious views of different traditions at times directly opposed or mutually exclusive, but the very claim of ultimacy of one religion. Gavin dcosta, theology and religious pluralism oxford. Knitter, no other name a critical survey of christian attitudes toward the world religions american society of missiology series, no 7 orbis, 1985.
An exclusivist position, on which the debate concentrates, judges everything from its side of the river. No other name critical survey of christian attitudes towards the world religions knitter, paul f. He was formerly emeritus professor of theology at xavier university in cincinnati. Paul knitter is the emeritus paul tillich professor of theology, world religions, and culture at union theological seminary, new york. This is the topic of the 1995 one earth many religions. No other name critical survey of christian attitudes.
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