The difference between the religions youve been studying and christianity can be summarized in two words. They say they are forgiving, tolerant, good christian people who dont have anything against anyone. In fact, one is forced to the conclusion that there are really only two religions in the world. I cant begin to analyze every religion and philosophy competing with christianity. An annotated comparison of biblical christianity with. Christianity and world religions participants book. All are available for purchase on click book images for details. The traditional view of inspiration is that god worked through human authors so that what they produced was what god wished to communicate. We would like to live in peace with their adherents. Pastor john gives his take on whether or not christians should feel obligated to read the holy books of other religions. In chapter 9 he explores the nature and role of dialogue in a pluralistic society. God will add to him the plagues described in this book, and if anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, god will take away his share in the tree of life and in the holy city, which are described in this book. What are the top ten religions and what is the holy book. There have been various theories on the possible relationship between these aspects of zoroastrianism and ideas of divine emanation in esoteric christianity, jewish kabbalah, islamic mysticism sufism, and other religious systems, such as gnosticism, yazidism, and the druze, among others.
A study of the nature and origins of christianity within the fertility cults of the ancient near east is a 1970 book about the linguistics of early christianity and fertility cults in the ancient near east. What separates christianity from other religions 1. As such its an overview of both comparitive religion and relationship matters, and the current title christianity and other religions seems to describe that succinctly and well. Only half of nonchristians think the bible is a book of. One way that many people seek to understand other religions is by reading the doctrines, myths and teachings that form the foundation for daily practice. Questions we ask about other faiths hamilton, adam on. Many people think all religions are all the same, but i would argue that christianity is different from the rest. Does god reject the millions of people who follow other religious traditions. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Christianity, like other religions, has adherents whose beliefs and biblical interpretations vary. This new, fully updated book and bible study explores four major world religionshinduism, buddhism, islam, and judaismand compares the beliefs of each with those of christianity. How does one argue the case for christianity, versus other world religions.
Find guides to christianity, islam, judaism, hinduism, buddhism, and more. Christianity and world religions is a special book. R c zaehner the gathering of bishops from all parts of the world at the second vatican council symbolized not only the hope of christian reunification but the desire for understanding of the nonchristian. This book intends to show that christianity is gods re. So the whole human race also lives in a state of flight from god hiding from the very god on. Selected readings hick, john, hebblethwaite, brian on.
It is an easy read, not because the material is easy, but because of the authors engaging, clear, and concise style. Whether you are a devout christian or just starting to explore your faith, these study guides, prayers, history, and personal accounts can help illuminate your journey. Selected readings print on demand by john hick, brian hebblethwaite isbn. Every other religion teaches us to earn our way to god. Christianity regards the biblical canon, the old testament and the new testament, as the inspired word of god. Current lead reads christianity and other religions documents christianitys relationship with other world religions, and the differences and similarities. Discover why other religions conflict with the teachings of christianity. He is currently a fellow of the institute for advanced research in arts and social sciences at the university of birmingham.
Religionfacts does not necessarily endorse the contents of these books. Jesus said i am the way and the truth, no man comes to the father except through me. Discover differences between islam, buddhism, mormons, jehovahs witnesses, and other religions. In this series of discussions, youll examine what some of the major world religions teach and compare each with the beliefs of christianity. The holy books of world religions sacred texts in world. Understanding other religions is a vital part of living in todays multicultural society, but many. Explore the history, practices, and doctrines of the worlds major religions on learn religions. Christianity and other religions early works to 1800.
A collection of handselected books on christianity, chosen on the basis of apparent usefulness and quality. Either jesus is true and all other religions are false, or other religions are. There are countless other examples of influences from zoroastrianism, but this one is very compelling. Timely and accessible, this book tackles the question of why the reality, and vitality, of other religions has become a challenge for christianity makes a decisive. Here is an example of how christianity can be misrepresented by false linkage to other religions. The book is accompanied by an eightsession coldcase christianity dvd set and participants guide to help individuals or small groups examine the evidence and make the case. John piper says that it is not necessary for christians to investigate the literature of other religions in order to be confident of the truth of christianity. I may disagree with a couple of his precepts, but by and large, when you realize that the largest religious group in the usa today is the one called none. Buddhism 376 million followers tripitaka pali canon 5.
This book teaches readers ten principles of coldcase investigations and applies these strategies to investigate the claims of the gospel authors. Reading a book will not make christians into apostates. Adam hamilton, named by pbss religion and ethics newsweekly as one of the top ten people to watch, interviews religious leaders in hinduism, buddhism, islam, and judaism, then honestly and respectfully discusses the differences between each and christianity. This sacred text is divided into two main sections, the old testament and the new testament which are then further divided into various books. John hick is a worldrenowned philosopher of religion and theologian and the author of numerous books, many of which have become classics in their field. Featuring essays from some of the key thinkers in the christian faith. When we compare biblical christianity with the religions of the world, using the scriptures to guide us, we see that the gap between them is unbridgeable. An engaging and accessible introduction to christianitys relationship with other world religions, addressing the questions of why the reality, and vitality, of other religions has become a challenge, and showing how christianity is equipped to deal with religious plurality at both the doctrinal and social level.
It could not be that jesus is the only truth, and other religions also be the truth. He is the center and foundation of the christian faith, and he also is the reason why christianity is different from all the other religions that people follow. Firstly yes, we do think about other faiths and religions. About the book this book is written to give education to christian and humanity in general on the superiority of jesus christ, the saviour of all men, to acclaimed gods, prophets or masters of other religions in the world. In no god but one, new york times bestselling author nabeel qureshi takes readers on a global, historical, yet deeply personal journey to the heart of the worlds. Christian apologetics including genesis, bible and communicating with god. This a great group study book by a leader in christianity who is willing to look at how christians should work with and accept other faiths. Pastor and bestselling author adam hamilton returns to one of his most popular topics, christianity and world religions. Learn religions guide to the beliefs and religions of. In examining these major world religions and the beliefs of their followers, hamilton urges us as christians to build bridges with others so that we might grow in our faith, seek peace in our world, love our neighbors, and find positive ways to share the gospel. This comes from chapter 9 of apologist dan storys book on christianity on the offense no book is exhaustive enough to cover every subject related to its field of inquiry.
For unity and to stop all the conflicts between the numerous religions christianity was invented. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. We will be listing other religions besides christianity and show why they are in conflict with the teachings of the holy bible. But the same narratives also present us with mankind fallen and living in rebellion against god.
Christianity plagiarized older myths and legends historicized to suit the roman catholic church while combining the numerous religions existing at the time krishna, horus, mithraism, osirian, isis, and many other mystery religions. The battle continues, and mormons try to claim that they do not go around condemning other religions like antimormons do. These words are also used to describe practices in other religions. On the contrary, by learning about other religions we are able to learn more about god and christianity, and how we can be more faithful to christ.
John hick, a world renowned theologian and philosopher of religion, is the author of numerous books, many of which have become classics in their field. He discusses also the relationship between the reign of god, the church, and the religions. He wrestles with some of the tough questions people ask. Christianity is the only religion that teaches that god came to us. In this book, adam hamilton examines christianity and four major world religions. Christianity and world religions wiley online books. How is christianity different from other religions. The best articles from christianity today on other religions. All this adds to the legitimacy and credibility of christianity above all other religionsall based on the person of jesus. Should christians be willing to read the books of other. I would recommend this book to christian students looking for a readable and uptodate introduction to this topic, seminarians or christian workers looking to understand other religions better from a theological perspective, religious studies teachers, or any christian reader looking for a reliable introduction to this area. Endorsements christianity and world religions is a special book.
Superiority of christianity over other religions on earth. Are followers of many of todays religions really talking to the same god and teaching the same basic beliefs. Christianity and other religions early works to 1800 exclude extended shelves you can also browse an alphabetical list from this subject or from. The existence of so many religions in the world, and the unprecedented exposure that followers of different faiths have to each other at this time in history because of the ease of communication and travel, has led many people to ask questions like is one. It must be clear by now that there were a number of ways that judaism and christianity have been. Why believe in christianity over all other religions. The terms baptism, resurrection, and sacrifice have specific meanings and unique significance within christian thinking. An annotated comparison of biblical christianity with selected other belief systems james r.
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