The Wide, Wide Circle of Divine Love: A Biblical Case for Religious Diversity

by W. Eugene March

Book Overview

The issue of religious pluralism has become a focal point of discussion in our post-9/11 world, and in this book Old Testament scholar W. Eugene March helps us understand this pluralism in the context of current biblical scholarship. March, who was awarded a fellowship from the Henry Luce Foundation for his work in this area, hopes this book will bring research and experience together to enable "the understanding and practice of genuine tolerance...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0664227082
• ISBN13: 9780664227081
• Release Date: December 2004
• Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.7" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

Fresh thoughts on beliefs about faith

A thoughtful book presenting the limitless wideness of Divine Love. Many people who grew up within a system of beliefs, rarely think deeply about the fact that God is Spirit and is not bound by our limited picture of our world. A questioning mind can be challenged to be open to fresh ideas about others who share our planet. This book may help start people on the journey. Deane Langdon

A courageous Christian theologian provides Biblical support for what many believe

Many committed Christians have serious problems with exclusivity interpretations firmly held by other committed Christians. How can Christians reconcile the particularity of a handful of Biblical texts which seem to support exclusivity with other Biblical texts which express God's incomprehensible, universal love for all of creation? Eugene March is a well respected, reformed theologian who has both the wisdom and the courage to lead readers into this important conversation. His book is a valuable resource for those who believe that one's committment to follow Jesus Christ does not require us to denounce and exclude persons from other faiths and cultures, but instead challenges us to develop an appreciation for the breadth and beauty of God's gift of religious pluralism.

Religious Pluralism

I enjoyed this wonderful book, and its review of pluralism and diversity in religion. The author is a very intelligent and gifted Presbyterian pastor, teacher and writer.