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Judaism

By Hans Kung

Judaism

By Hans Kung

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Swiss-German theologian Kung planned this massive synthesis of Christian history and systematic theology as a sequel to his On Being Christian (1976) and as a companion to Judaism (Crossroad, 1992). Ever the Catholic Church's "faithful critic," Kung displays a dazzling breadth of scholarship. Professor of ecumenical theology at the University of Tubingen, he bases his approach on five historical paradigm shifts: Jewish apocalyptic Christianity, early church ecumenism, the Roman system in the medieval papal church, the Reformation, and modern democracy. He notes dominant influences in each, presenting his convictions on the essence of Christianity and moving toward a polycentrism where Orthodox, Catholic, and evangelical traditions are not mutually exclusive. Over 30 diagrams and many stimulating "questions for the future" sidebars are included. Not all readers will accept the views of this Vatican II peritus (nor did the Vatican in 1973). But the work is a remarkable achievement for a church always in need of reform and reformers. Recommended for all theology collections
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
784
Release Date:
1995-06-01
Publication Date:
1995-04-01
Publisher:
Bloomsbury 3PL
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0826408192
ISBN13:
9780826408198
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
1113 g
Height:
152 cm
Width:
229 cm
Thickness:
42 cm
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