St. John's Christ: The Basis Of Religious Unity

By Gil Merom

Book Overview

St. John's Christ: The Basis Of Religious Unity is a book written by John B. Cowden. The book explores the idea that Christ, as presented in the Gospel of St. John, can serve as a unifying force for various religious traditions. Cowden argues that the teachings of Christ, as presented in St. John's Gospel, transcend sectarian differences and can be used as a basis for religious unity. The book provides a detailed analysis of the Gospel of St. John, drawing on a range of theological and philosophical traditions to support its arguments. It also explores the implications of this approach for contemporary religious dialogue and practice. Overall, St. John's Christ: The Basis Of Religious Unity is a thought-provoking and insightful book that offers a fresh perspective on the role of Christ in promoting religious harmony.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521008778
• ISBN13: 9780521008778
• Release Date: August 2003
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 295 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.5" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

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