Christianity, Tolerance and Pluralism

A Theological Engagement with Isaiah Berlin's Social Theory
1. Auflage 2012
ISBN: 978-0-415-64662-8
Verlag: Routledge

Buch, Englisch, 272 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 418 g

Reihe: Routledge Studies in Religion

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.

Zielgruppe

Postgraduate and Professional

Autoren/Hrsg.

Jinkins, Michael

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Christentum, Christliche Theologie Christentum/Christliche Theologie Allgemein Kirchliche Bildungseinrichtungen, Diakonie, Caritas

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction 1. Isaiah Berlin: A Critical Description of His Thought from a Theological Perspective 2. Can Christians be Pluralists? Value Pluralism and the Gift of Diversity 3. The Application of Isaiah Berlin's Understanding of Social Conflict to Communities of Faith 4. Is Toleration a Christian Virtue? Beyond the Disrespect of Enlightenment Forbearance Epilogue in an Ecclesiological Key

Über Autor(innen)

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).