Comparative Theology: Deep Learning Across Religious Borders

By Francis X. Clooney

Book Overview

Drawing upon the author's three decades of work in comparative theology, this is a pertinent and comprehensive introduction to the field, which offers a clear guide to the reader, enabling them to engage in comparative study. The author has three decades of experience of work in the field of comparative theology and is ideally placed to write this book Today's increasing religious diversity makes this a pertinent and timely publication Unique in the depth of its introduction and explanation of the discipline of 'comparative theology' Provides examples of how comparative theology works in the new global context of human religiosity Draws on examples specific to Hindu-Christian studies to show how it is possible to understand more deeply the wider diversity around us. Clearly guides the reader, enabling them to engage in comparative study

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1405179732
• ISBN13: 9781405179737
• Release Date: March 2010
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 0.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.6"