Christianity, Tolerance and Pluralism

A Theological Engagement with Isaiah Berlin's Social Theory

By:

Michael Jinkins

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Paperback / softback

Series:

Routledge Studies in Religion

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This book provides a sustained, critical and theological engagement with arguably the most crucial aspect of contemporary society - its diversity. The author finds in the social theory of Isaiah Berlin a number of fruitful ways to reframe the debate over these questions, and to contribute to a more positive conversation regarding our fundamental differences. The book focuses particularly on Berlin's critique of monism and idealistic utopianism, arguing that pluralism does not represent a failure in the nature of human society, but a superabundance of possibilities in a created world grounded in the character of God. Bringing Berlin's thought into conversation with other social theorists, philosophers and Christian theologians, the book provides leaders and members of faith communities with a viable model to move beyond tolerance as mere forbearance to a grace which consists of respect and radical acceptance of others.

Author Biography:

Michael Jinkins is Dean of the Faculty and Professor of Pastoral Theology, Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. He is the author of several books, including The Church Faces Death (1999), Invitation to Theology (2001) and The Character of Leadership (1998).

Release date NZ

October 1st, 2012

Author

Michael Jinkins

Audiences

Professional & Vocational
Tertiary Education (US: College)

Pages

272

Series

Routledge Studies in Religion

Dimensions

156x234x15

ISBN-13

9780415646628

Product ID

20645118

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