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The Wiley-Blackwell companion to inter-religious dialogue Edited by Catherine Cornille

Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextSeries: The Wiley-Blackwell Companions to ReligionPublication details: Chichester : Wiley-Blackwell, 2013.Description: xvii, 490 pages ; 26 cmISBN:
  • 9780470655207 (hardback)
Subject(s): Additional physical formats: Online version:: Wiley-Blackwell companion to inter-religious dialogueDDC classification:
  • 201/.5 23
LOC classification:
  • BL410 .W545 2013
Other classification:
  • REL024000
Online resources: Summary: "This comprehensive volume brings together a distinguished editorial team, including some of the field's pioneers, to explore the aims, practice, and historical context of interfaith collaboration. Explores in full the background, history, objectives, and discourse between the leaders and practitioners of the world's major religions Examines relations between religions from around the world, moving well beyond the common focus on Christianity, to also cover over 12 major religions Features a wealth of case studies on contemporary interreligious dialogue Charts a long-term shift away from a competitive rivalry between belief systems, and a change in focus towards the more respectful, cooperative approach reflected in institutions such as the World Council of Churches Includes up-to-date commentary on the growing dialogue of recent years, written by some of the leading figures working in the field of interfaith discourse "--Summary: "Features a wealth of case studies on critical issues in contemporary interreligious dialogue, such as the role of monks and of women in dialogue, its relationship to peace-building and social action, and its expression in ritual and art"--
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Books Books JST Library General Stacks BL<br>Religions. Mythology. Rationalism BL 410 WIL (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available Donated by Fr. Daniel Madigan SJ, 110497
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

"This comprehensive volume brings together a distinguished editorial team, including some of the field's pioneers, to explore the aims, practice, and historical context of interfaith collaboration. Explores in full the background, history, objectives, and discourse between the leaders and practitioners of the world's major religions Examines relations between religions from around the world, moving well beyond the common focus on Christianity, to also cover over 12 major religions Features a wealth of case studies on contemporary interreligious dialogue Charts a long-term shift away from a competitive rivalry between belief systems, and a change in focus towards the more respectful, cooperative approach reflected in institutions such as the World Council of Churches Includes up-to-date commentary on the growing dialogue of recent years, written by some of the leading figures working in the field of interfaith discourse "--

"Features a wealth of case studies on critical issues in contemporary interreligious dialogue, such as the role of monks and of women in dialogue, its relationship to peace-building and social action, and its expression in ritual and art"--

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