The Beginning and the End of 'Religion'
Published on 28. June 1996
Book
Paperback/Softback
300 pages
978-0-521-56635-3 (ISBN)
Description
The common view that 'religion' is something quite separate from politics, art, science, law and economics is one that is peculiar to modern Western culture. In this book Professor Lash argues that we should begin to question seriously that viewpoint: the modern world is ending and we are now in a position to discover new forms of ancient wisdom, which have been obscured from view. These essays explore this idea in a number of directions, examining the dialogue between theology and science, the secularity of Western culture and questions of Christian hope. Part One examines the dialogue between Christianity and Hinduism, while Part Two considers the relations between theology and science, the secularity of Western culture, and questions of Christian hope, or eschatology.
Reviews / Votes
'... invariable elegance and wit of expression and the fastidiousness of thought ... A good, uncomfortable, entertaining, poignant and hopeful book.' Rowan Williams, The Tablet '... stylistic elegance; philosophical clarity; a conservative, creative theological mind; and brevity.' Reviews in Religion and Theology 'This is a powerful collection which deserves to be read as a challenging presentation of our faith today.' Julian Reindorp, Ministry Today 'Any Christian who is serious about the unity of God's world should read the three opening chapters ...' Epworth ReviewMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
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Paperback (trade)
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Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
426 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-521-56635-3 (9780521566353)
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The Beginning and the End of 'Religion'
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06/1996
Cambridge University Press
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The Beginning and the End of 'Religion'
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06/1996
Cambridge University Press
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Content
Part I. A Meeting Place for Truth: 1. The beginning and the end of 'religion'?; 2. Prophecy and peace; 3. Reality, wisdom and delight; Part II. Emerging from Modernity: 4. Observation, revelation and the posterity of Noah; 5. On what kinds of things there are; 6. Contemplation, metaphor and real knowledge; 7. When did the theologians lose interest in theology?; 8. Anselm seeking; 9. Creation, courtesy and contemplation; 10. Hollow centres and holy places; 11. Hoping against hope, or Abraham's dilemma; 12. Eagles and sheep: Christianity and the public order beyond modernity; 13. Incarnation and determinate freedom; 14. Beyond the end of history?; Index.