Velimatti karkkainen born 1958 is a finnish theologian. Karkkainen, a prolific and creative theologian in this field, takes the issue of religious pluralism seriously from biblical, historical and contemporary perspectives. Aug 10, 2003 velimatti karkkainen is an associate professor of systematic theology at fuller theological seminary, as well as an active member of the world council of churches wcc. Knitter, paul tillich professor of theology, world religions, and culture at union theological seminary, and harold a netland, professor of. An introduction to the theology of religions by velimatti karkkainen, 9780830825721, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
Theology of religions is concerned with theological reflection on the meaning and value of other religions karkkainen 2003. He also holds a teaching position at the university of helsinki as dozent of ecumenics. Pastors, other christian workers, and academics will also find it a handy reference tool for teaching and further study. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read an introduction to the theology of religions. A prolific writer, karkkainen has authored or edited about twenty books in english and seven in his native language, finnish, including the trinity. Students of theology and religious studies will find this an invaluable text for courses that discuss religious pluralism and christianitys relation to other religions. His treatment of the christian theology of religions in diverse contexts is comprehensive, impressive and compelling. Trinity and religious pluralism the doctrine of the trinity in. Christ and reconciliation, a constructive christian. He is professor of systematic theology at fuller theological seminary.
Karkkainens book about the church, an introduction to ecclesiology. Christian theology in the pluralistic world by velimatti. Christian theology in the pluralistic world velimatti. Beginning with a consideration of the biblical perspective, early in the nineteenth century ernst troeltsch, the great german liberal thinker, published the influential essay the place of christianity.
One might expect the pentecostals to develop a spiritoriented theology of mission and world religions, because of. Theology of religions and evangelicals oxford scholarship. A new paradigm is emerging in the christian theology of religions, namely a trinitarian approach to other religions. Rather than a strict survey, the book largely represents a collection of. However, as we discussed, it is a fellowship with a firm stand. But the valid question which should be appreciated is that how far pneumatological theology of religions is able to find its solution under the traits of universalism and particularlism. Karkkainen provides succinct and trenchant descriptions of a wide diversity of theologians, including karl barth, hendrik. The same thing was seen happening in the historical study of religions which came to cover an everwidening field. The course introduces first the nature and task of comparative theology and its place in theological curriculum, including its relationship to the theology of religions. Pneumatology download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi.
Part i on spirits in theology and religion, for instance, moves from pre. What is theology of religions w theology of religions is that discipline of theological studies which attempts to account theologically for the meaning and value of other religions. Summary of an introduction to ecclesiology by velimatti karkkainen kevin higgins this is a brief summary of the main topics in dr. The books strength is its fairness, breath, and succinctness. It notes, however, that although dialogue with other religions is essential to fulfil the theology of the movement, it is the theology of the movement that makes successful interreligious dialogue. Introduction to theology of religions and comparative theology. Moltmanns qualitative mission does encourage the church to revisit her theology of religions. A constructive christian theology for the pluralistic world, volume 3 velimatti karkkainen wm. Eerdmans publishing, apr 14, 2015 religion 554 pages. Jun 15, 2007 velimatti karkkainen, an introduction to theology of religions. The holy spirit in ecumenical, international, and contextual perspective grand rapids, mi. Karkkainen is interested in a constructive rather than systematic project.
Definitely pneumatological theology of religions can aid the trinitarian approach towards theology of religions. The third installment in a wide and deep constructive theology for our time this third volume of velimatti karkkainens ambitious five volume theology project develops a christian theology of creation and humanity theological anthropology in dialogue with the christian tradition, with contemporary theology in all its global and contextual diversity, and with other major living faiths. Matti karkkainen is professor of systematic theology at fuller theological seminary. A trinitarian pneumatology for a rich understanding of salvation. An ordained lutheran minister elca evangelical lutheran church in america, he is also a worldrenowned expert on pentecostalcharismatic theologies. The course introduces first the nature and task of comparative theology and its place in theological curriculum, including its relationship to the. Karkkainen s constructive christian theology for the pluralistic world is a fivevolume project that aims to develop a new approach. Velimatti karkkainen, an introduction to theology of religions. Also, the evangelical scholars kangsan tan 2000 and miriam adeney 2005 agreed on the foundational importance of. Further, studying the role and work of the holy spirit protects us from the many inaccurate teachings. The 20072010 journal of pentecostal theology debate between tony richie and me about j.
The word pneumatology comes from the words pneuma windspirit and ology study of and refers to the study of the holy spirit. Biblical, historical and contemporary perspectives. A constructive christian theology for the pluralistic world, volume 2. Salvation as deification and justification 2004, and trinity and religious pluralism. In a world where wars are waged over disagreements between world religions, widespread ignorance and indifference regarding theology of religions is an astounding and inexcusable reality. In christ and reconciliation velimatti kdrkkdinen develops a constructive christology and theology of salvation in dialogue with the best of christian tradition, with contemporary theology in its global and contextual diversity, and with other major living faiths. Three important schools within christian part of this field are pluralism, inclusivism, and exclusivism, which describe the relation of other religious traditions to christianity and. This is the first book to present an overview of the role of the trinity in christian theology in relation to religious pluralism and other religions. Kings theology of religions focused on both historical theology and constructivetheological method relative to the use of kings writings as a resource for developing a twentyfirst century pentecostal theology of religions. You can choose between a ba in theology and religion and two joint degrees. Significance of pneumatological theology of religions. In christian systematic theology, pneumatology is the branch of study that investigates. A historical overview of the study of the theology of religions.
This paper argues that central to an authentic trinitarian theology of religions is the question of how the church is rightly to be understood in relation to the trinity as the doctrinal ground and guide for its inner communion of first theology a trinitarian theology of the christian religion and in its external communion of second theology. Providing a new and unique way of doing theology in our pluralistic world, velimatti karkkainen presents historic christian doctrines in relation to the natural sciences and four other living faithsjudaism, islam, buddhism, and hinduism. A trinitarian pneumatology for a rich understanding of. When a writer sets out to produce a book on a generalized topic, the attempt can often end in one of two results. For me, two major lessons emerged which suggest that future study. Theology of religions is that discipline of theological studies which attempts to account theologically for the meaning and value. Christian theology of religions as a theological discipline.
The dialogue partners in the discussion are paul f. Third, the theology of religions cannot be easily located under any single theological category. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading trinity and revelation. As a beginning in systematic theology i we will focus our attention on thinking and speaking accurately about the basic doctrines of biblical faith. An introduction to the theology of religions intervarsity press. The doctrine of the trinity in christian theology of religions 2004.
Salvation as deification and justification liturgical press, 2004, and trinity and religious pluralism. Summary of an introduction to ecclesiology by velimatti. This places him in the perfect position for a fully ecumenical yet scholarly summary of the doctrine of the holy spirit. Theology and religious diversity wreligious situation and context have dramatically changed. Also, the evangelical scholars kangsan tan 2000 and miriam adeney 2005 agreed on the foundational importance of a theology of religions in an asian mission context. Buy an introduction to the theology of religions by velimatti karkkainen in ebook format at koorong 9780830874408.
An introduction to the theology of religions is an indispensable guide for anyone seeking to grasp and work their way through the full range of alternatives offered in answer to the question, what is the relation of christianity to other religions. This is a book by evangelical theologians about the theology of religions, that is, how christians should think about world religions and live among adherents of. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. While the theme of the theology of religionsas to how to relate our faith to other faithshas always appeared on the radar of christian theology, as a theological discipline the theology of religions is a fairly new enterprise. From a trinitarian theology of religion to a trinitarian. He also contends that the 1 velimatti karkkainen, an introduction to the theology of religions. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. I am a former pastor and practical theologian and am fairly well read. Christianity and other religions can be found throughout the history of the church, the contemporary theology of religions emerged only in the latter half of the twentieth century and even more recently among evangelicals. The holy spirit plays a vital role in the life of each believer. One of the most exciting recent developments in theology has been an unprecedented interest in the person and work of the holy spirit. This guide aims to elaborate and constructively engage some of the ongoing dogmatic challenges within the field of christian pneumatology. Although conflicts arise for many reasons, deeply held theological and religious doctrines certainly play a significant role. We offer a range of courses at undergraduate level.
A constructive christian theology for the pluralistic world, volume 2 kindle edition by karkkainen, velimatti. A constructive christian theology for the pluralistic world janna gonwa the expository times 2017 128. Christian theology usually focuses more on the internal framework of how various doctrines should be understood and articulated within christian community. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Karkkainens acclaimed fivevolume constructive theology abridged in one accessible volume. Toward a perichoretic trinitarian theology of religions. Fernandezunited theological seminary of the twin cities truly an amazing work. A revival of systematic theology and dogmatics followed, and in the opinion of the dogmatists the connecting lines between theology viewed from a cosmic standpoint and the gospel were too long. The doctrine of the trinity in christian theology of religions 2004, as well as more than 150 articles that have appeared in international scholarly journals. The holy spirit in ecumenical, international, and contextual perspective. Similarly, perry schmidtleukel 2009 considers theology of religions a necessary task when seriously engaging with nonchristian religions. Velimatti karkkainen, christ and reconciliation, a constructive christian theology for the pluralistic world series, volume 1 grand rapids. Beginning with a consideration of the biblical perspective, velimatti karkkainen surveys the variety of diverse answers proposed by teachers of the church down through the ages. The weakness of the book is its abstract language and lack of context.
Theol and drtheol, habil, university of helsinki is professor of systematic theology at fuller theological seminary and also holds a teaching position at. The other one, christian theology as comparative theology. In this updated edition, an internationally respected scholar explores biblical, historical, and contemporary developments in christology, including global, isbn 9780801030888. New orleans baptist theological seminary systematic theology 1theo 5300. Given todays theological agenda, it is of utmost significance to take into account the challenge of a christian theology of religions. He offers three main perspectives on christology biblical, historical, and contemporary and attempts to combine classical and contextual work done in christology over the course of church history. Click download or read online button to get pneumatology book now. Edited by velimatti karkkainen, kirsteen kim, and amos yong. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. The theology of religions is the branch of theology mostly represented by christian, hindu, islamic and jewish theology and religious studies that attempts to theologically evaluate the phenomena of religions. Approaching the study of the relationship between christian. According to velimatti karkkainen, the first pentecostal christian who has worked hard.
While the theme of the theology of religions as to how to relate our faith to other faithshas always appeared on the radar of christian theology, as a theological discipline the theology of religions is a fairly new enterprise. The question of the relation of christianity to other religions is every bit as relevant as and perhaps even more urgent today than it was then. Being religious interreligious, an asian perspective on dialogue. Velimatti karkkainen an introduction to the theology of.
An introduction to the theology of religions is a wellwritten and very useful resource for anyone engaging this field. The doctrine of the trinity is one of the most distinguishing marks of christian faith. A constructive christian theology for the pluralistic world. One cannot help but be amazed at velimatti karkkainen s breadth and depth of knowledge of the christian and other faith traditions as well as his ability to weave the various voices into a coherent, hospitable, and inclusive christian constructive theology. Each year one of the five core values of new orleans baptist theological seminary is selected by the president to receive focused attention. Three important schools within christian part of this field are pluralism, inclusivism, and exclusivism, which describe the relation. Karkkainens constructive christian theology for the pluralistic world is a fivevolume project that aims to develop a new approach. In fact, velimatti karkkainen describes this phenomenon as a pneumetalogical renaissance. In a world where wars are waged over disagreements between world religions, widespread ignorance and indifference regarding theology of religions is an astounding and. The study of pneumatology is of tremendous importance to christians as it is a study of god himself. Religions free fulltext theology of religions and intertextuality.
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