Interreligious Relations

Interreligious Relations

By Hallvard Hagelia

Book Description

In our increasingly interconnected world, the question of how different faith traditions can engage meaningfully with one another has never been more pressing. This scholarly exploration offers readers a comprehensive examination of interreligious dialogue through the lens of biblical scholarship, revealing how sacred texts themselves provide pathways for understanding across religious boundaries.

Drawing from international perspectives, this work guides readers through a systematic journey across both Old and New Testament writings, as well as related Greco-Roman texts. The exploration begins with foundational questions about theological plurality and multicultural challenges within biblical contexts, then moves through examinations of how different religious communities—Pagan, Jewish, and Christian—understood and recorded their spiritual experiences.

What makes this volume particularly valuable for spiritual seekers is its dual focus on ancient wisdom and contemporary application. Readers will discover how historical religious communities navigated diversity and difference, while also engaging with modern hermeneutical questions about interpreting sacred texts in today's multicultural society. The inclusion of perspectives on Jesus within Islamic tradition demonstrates the book's commitment to genuine cross-cultural dialogue.

Rather than offering simple answers, this work provides thoughtful frameworks for understanding how biblical texts can inform respectful engagement between different faith traditions. For readers interested in deepening their spiritual understanding while honoring the wisdom found across religious boundaries, this volume offers both scholarly rigor and practical insight into the art of interreligious conversation.

Who Is This For?

📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~8 hours)

📄 Length: 304 pages

What You'll Discover

  • Explore Religions, relations
  • Explore Criticism, interpretation
  • Study Bible from spiritual perspective
  • Explore Relations
  • Explore Religions
  • Explore Bible, criticism, interpretation, etc.

Topics Covered

Religions, relations Criticism, interpretation Bible Relations Religions Bible, criticism, interpretation, etc.

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