Edited by velimatti karkkainen, kirsteen kim, and amos yong. Velimatti karkkainen an introduction to the theology of religions. Theology of religions is that discipline of theological studies which attempts to account theologically for the meaning and value. Religions free fulltext theology of religions and intertextuality. Aug 10, 2003 velimatti karkkainen is an associate professor of systematic theology at fuller theological seminary, as well as an active member of the world council of churches wcc. Further, studying the role and work of the holy spirit protects us from the many inaccurate teachings. Also, the evangelical scholars kangsan tan 2000 and miriam adeney 2005 agreed on the foundational importance of a theology of religions in an asian mission context. The books strength is its fairness, breath, and succinctness. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. Part i on spirits in theology and religion, for instance, moves from pre. Theology of religions and evangelicals oxford scholarship. Beginning with a consideration of the biblical perspective, velimatti karkkainen surveys the variety of diverse answers proposed by teachers of the church down through the ages. When a writer sets out to produce a book on a generalized topic, the attempt can often end in one of two results. Fernandezunited theological seminary of the twin cities truly an amazing work.
Toward a perichoretic trinitarian theology of religions. The course introduces first the nature and task of comparative theology and its place in theological curriculum, including its relationship to the. In christ and reconciliation velimatti kdrkkdinen develops a constructive christology and theology of salvation in dialogue with the best of christian tradition, with contemporary theology in its global and contextual diversity, and with other major living faiths. This places him in the perfect position for a fully ecumenical yet scholarly summary of the doctrine of the holy spirit.
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Similarly, perry schmidtleukel 2009 considers theology of religions a necessary task when seriously engaging with nonchristian religions. But the valid question which should be appreciated is that how far pneumatological theology of religions is able to find its solution under the traits of universalism and particularlism. Significance of pneumatological theology of religions. According to velimatti karkkainen, the first pentecostal christian who has worked hard. In fact, velimatti karkkainen describes this phenomenon as a pneumetalogical renaissance. Karkkainen provides succinct and trenchant descriptions of a wide diversity of theologians, including karl barth, hendrik. In a world where wars are waged over disagreements between world religions, widespread ignorance and indifference regarding theology of religions is an astounding and inexcusable reality. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read an introduction to the theology of religions. A constructive christian theology for the pluralistic world. Definitely pneumatological theology of religions can aid the trinitarian approach towards theology of religions.
A revival of systematic theology and dogmatics followed, and in the opinion of the dogmatists the connecting lines between theology viewed from a cosmic standpoint and the gospel were too long. Students of theology and religious studies will find this an invaluable text for courses that discuss religious pluralism and christianitys relation to other religions. This is the first book to present an overview of the role of the trinity in christian theology in relation to religious pluralism and other religions. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading trinity and revelation. This guide aims to elaborate and constructively engage some of the ongoing dogmatic challenges within the field of christian pneumatology. Moltmanns qualitative mission does encourage the church to revisit her theology of religions. It notes, however, that although dialogue with other religions is essential to fulfil the theology of the movement, it is the theology of the movement that makes successful interreligious dialogue.
He also contends that the 1 velimatti karkkainen, an introduction to the theology of religions. The same thing was seen happening in the historical study of religions which came to cover an everwidening field. Velimatti karkkainen, an introduction to theology of religions. A trinitarian pneumatology for a rich understanding of. A primer for the pluralistic world eerdmans, 2019 is a 280page textbook that introduces the ways christian theology can be compared. You can choose between a ba in theology and religion and two joint degrees.
Buy an introduction to the theology of religions by velimatti karkkainen in ebook format at koorong 9780830874408. While the theme of the theology of religions as to how to relate our faith to other faithshas always appeared on the radar of christian theology, as a theological discipline the theology of religions is a fairly new enterprise. The doctrine of the trinity in christian theology of religions 2004, as well as more than 150 articles that have appeared in international scholarly journals. He is professor of systematic theology at fuller theological seminary.
One of the most exciting recent developments in theology has been an unprecedented interest in the person and work of the holy spirit. Theol and drtheol, habil, university of helsinki is professor of systematic theology at fuller theological seminary and also holds a teaching position at. Trinity and religious pluralism the doctrine of the trinity in. Pneumatology download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. He offers three main perspectives on christology biblical, historical, and contemporary and attempts to combine classical and contextual work done in christology over the course of church history. Karkkainen s constructive christian theology for the pluralistic world is a fivevolume project that aims to develop a new approach.
A prolific writer, karkkainen has authored or edited about twenty books in english and seven in his native language, finnish, including the trinity. Summary of an introduction to ecclesiology by velimatti. Velimatti karkkainen, christ and reconciliation, a constructive christian theology for the pluralistic world series, volume 1 grand rapids. Biblical, historical and contemporary perspectives. The doctrine of the trinity in christian theology of religions.
An introduction to the theology of religions by velimatti karkkainen, 9780830825721, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. A constructive christian theology for the pluralistic world janna gonwa the expository times 2017 128. Matti karkkainen is professor of systematic theology at fuller theological seminary. The third installment in a wide and deep constructive theology for our time this third volume of velimatti karkkainens ambitious five volume theology project develops a christian theology of creation and humanity theological anthropology in dialogue with the christian tradition, with contemporary theology in all its global and contextual diversity, and with other major living faiths. The theology of religions is the branch of theology mostly represented by christian, hindu, islamic and jewish theology and religious studies that attempts to theologically evaluate the phenomena of religions. His treatment of the christian theology of religions in diverse contexts is comprehensive, impressive and compelling.
However, as we discussed, it is a fellowship with a firm stand. A trinitarian pneumatology for a rich understanding of salvation. Summary of an introduction to ecclesiology by velimatti karkkainen kevin higgins this is a brief summary of the main topics in dr. What is theology of religions w theology of religions is that discipline of theological studies which attempts to account theologically for the meaning and value of other religions. Click download or read online button to get pneumatology book now. Christian theology usually focuses more on the internal framework of how various doctrines should be understood and articulated within christian community. The question of the relation of christianity to other religions is every bit as relevant as and perhaps even more urgent today than it was then. Salvation as deification and justification 2004, and trinity and religious pluralism. Being religious interreligious, an asian perspective on dialogue. This is a book by evangelical theologians about the theology of religions, that is, how christians should think about world religions and live among adherents of.
An ordained lutheran minister elca evangelical lutheran church in america, he is also a worldrenowned expert on pentecostalcharismatic theologies. Rather than a strict survey, the book largely represents a collection of. Christian theology in the pluralistic world velimatti. Christian theology in the pluralistic world by velimatti. The faculty of theology and religion in oxford is an internationally renowned centre of excellence for study, teaching and research in theology. Three important schools within christian part of this field are pluralism, inclusivism, and exclusivism, which describe the relation.
For me, two major lessons emerged which suggest that future study. The doctrine of the trinity is one of the most distinguishing marks of christian faith. Approaching the study of the relationship between christian. Karkkainen, a prolific and creative theologian in this field, takes the issue of religious pluralism seriously from biblical, historical and contemporary perspectives. The holy spirit in ecumenical, international, and contextual perspective. A constructive christian theology for the pluralistic world, volume 2.
Given todays theological agenda, it is of utmost significance to take into account the challenge of a christian theology of religions. As a beginning in systematic theology i we will focus our attention on thinking and speaking accurately about the basic doctrines of biblical faith. Karkkainen is interested in a constructive rather than systematic project. He also holds a teaching position at the university of helsinki as dozent of ecumenics. The holy spirit plays a vital role in the life of each believer. A new paradigm is emerging in the christian theology of religions, namely a trinitarian approach to other religions. An introduction to the theology of religions by velimatti. Theology of religions is concerned with theological reflection on the meaning and value of other religions karkkainen 2003. In this updated edition, an internationally respected scholar explores biblical, historical, and contemporary developments in christology, including global, isbn 9780801030888.
An introduction to the theology of religions intervarsity press. Velimatti karkkainen born 1958 is a finnish theologian. The doctrine of the trinity in christian theology of religions 2004. Providing a new and unique way of doing theology in our pluralistic world, velimatti karkkainen presents historic christian doctrines in relation to the natural sciences and four other living faithsjudaism, islam, buddhism, and hinduism. Karkkainens constructive christian theology for the pluralistic world is a fivevolume project that aims to develop a new approach. Pastors, other christian workers, and academics will also find it a handy reference tool for teaching and further study. Third, the theology of religions cannot be easily located under any single theological category. One might expect the pentecostals to develop a spiritoriented theology of mission and world religions, because of. Three important schools within christian part of this field are pluralism, inclusivism, and exclusivism, which describe the relation of other religious traditions to christianity and. Theology and religious diversity wreligious situation and context have dramatically changed. Velimatti karkkainens an introduction to ecclesiology is a solid overview of all the major denominations, important theologians, and significant movements teaching on the nature of the church.
From a trinitarian theology of religion to a trinitarian. Karkkainens book about the church, an introduction to ecclesiology. The 20072010 journal of pentecostal theology debate between tony richie and me about j. Knitter, paul tillich professor of theology, world religions, and culture at union theological seminary, and harold a netland, professor of. Christian theology of religions as a theological discipline. I am a former pastor and practical theologian and am fairly well read. Although conflicts arise for many reasons, deeply held theological and religious doctrines certainly play a significant role. This paper argues that central to an authentic trinitarian theology of religions is the question of how the church is rightly to be understood in relation to the trinity as the doctrinal ground and guide for its inner communion of first theology a trinitarian theology of the christian religion and in its external communion of second theology.
We offer a range of courses at undergraduate level. While the theme of the theology of religionsas to how to relate our faith to other faithshas always appeared on the radar of christian theology, as a theological discipline the theology of religions is a fairly new enterprise. The holy spirit in ecumenical, international, and contextual perspective grand rapids, mi. Beginning with a consideration of the biblical perspective, early in the nineteenth century ernst troeltsch, the great german liberal thinker, published the influential essay the place of christianity. Oct 23, 2003 an introduction to the theology of religions by velimatti karkkainen, 9780830825721, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Trinity and religious pluralism by velimatti karkkainen, 9780754636465, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The book is written from the background of a systematic theologian.
Each year one of the five core values of new orleans baptist theological seminary is selected by the president to receive focused attention. Christ and reconciliation, a constructive christian. A constructive christian theology for the pluralistic world, volume 3 velimatti karkkainen wm. The word pneumatology comes from the words pneuma windspirit and ology study of and refers to the study of the holy spirit.
Karkkainens acclaimed fivevolume constructive theology abridged in one accessible volume. Salvation as deification and justification liturgical press, 2004, and trinity and religious pluralism. In a world where wars are waged over disagreements between world religions, widespread ignorance and indifference regarding theology of religions is an astounding and. The dialogue partners in the discussion are paul f. The study of pneumatology is of tremendous importance to christians as it is a study of god himself. An introduction to the theology of religions is a wellwritten and very useful resource for anyone engaging this field. The other one, christian theology as comparative theology. Also, the evangelical scholars kangsan tan 2000 and miriam adeney 2005 agreed on the foundational importance of. A prolific writer, karkkinen has published 11 books in english and seven in his native language, finnish, most recently the trinity. Velimatti karkkainen an introduction to the theology of.
The weakness of the book is its abstract language and lack of context. Eerdmans publishing, apr 14, 2015 religion 554 pages. Christianity and other religions can be found throughout the history of the church, the contemporary theology of religions emerged only in the latter half of the twentieth century and even more recently among evangelicals. The course introduces first the nature and task of comparative theology and its place in theological curriculum, including its relationship to the theology of religions. Its a question of significant importance in todays world. One cannot help but be amazed at velimatti karkkainen s breadth and depth of knowledge of the christian and other faith traditions as well as his ability to weave the various voices into a coherent, hospitable, and inclusive christian constructive theology. A historical overview of the study of the theology of religions. Kings theology of religions focused on both historical theology and constructivetheological method relative to the use of kings writings as a resource for developing a twentyfirst century pentecostal theology of religions. Jun 15, 2007 velimatti karkkainen, an introduction to theology of religions. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. A constructive christian theology for the pluralistic world, volume 2 kindle edition by karkkainen, velimatti. New orleans baptist theological seminary systematic theology 1theo 5300. The primary focus of my investigation was the constitutive role of trinitarian doctrine in the proposals of jacques dupuis and mark heim. An introduction to the theology of religions is an indispensable guide for anyone seeking to grasp and work their way through the full range of alternatives offered in answer to the question, what is the relation of christianity to other religions.
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