Salvation As Praxis A Practical Theology Of Salvation For A Multifaith World

Salvation As Praxis A Practical Theology Of Salvation For A Multifaith World

By Wayne Morris

Book Description

In our increasingly interconnected world, questions about salvation and religious diversity have become more pressing than ever. Wayne Morris tackles one of Christianity's most challenging theological dilemmas: how should Christians understand salvation in relation to people of other faiths, and what does this mean for how they engage with religious diversity?

For centuries, Christian tradition has largely maintained that salvation requires conversion to Christianity, positioning interfaith encounters primarily as opportunities for evangelism. Morris challenges this framework by exploring ancient Christian understandings of salvation that have been overshadowed by more dominant theological perspectives.

Drawing from three foundational concepts rooted in early Christian thought—salvation as deification, healing, and liberation—Morris presents salvation not merely as a future promise but as tangible, earthly practice. This shift from abstract theology to concrete action opens new possibilities for how Christians might relate to people of other faiths without viewing them as threats requiring conversion.

The book examines how these alternative soteriological frameworks could reshape Christian practice in meaningful ways. Rather than focusing solely on doctrinal correctness, Morris explores how salvation understood as active engagement with healing, transformation, and justice might inform more constructive interfaith relationships.

This practical theology offers readers a thoughtful reconsideration of salvation that honors both Christian tradition and the complex realities of our multifaith world. Morris invites Christians to discover how their understanding of salvation might evolve to embrace rather than exclude religious diversity.

Who Is This For?

📖 Reading Level: Short (< 200 pages) (~5 hours)

📄 Length: 197 pages

What You'll Discover

  • ✓ Explore Christianity and other religions
  • ✓ Explore Religious pluralism
  • ✓ Explore Textual Criticism
  • ✓ Explore Theology of religions (Christian theology)
  • ✓ Study Bible from spiritual perspective
  • ✓ Explore Salvation
  • ✓ Explore Salvation outside the church
  • ✓ Explore Christianity

Topics Covered

Christianity and other religions Religious pluralism Textual Criticism Theology of religions (Christian theology) Bible Salvation Salvation outside the church Christianity Particularism (Theology) Universalism

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