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THE CHURCH AND OTHER FAITHS - DOUGLAS PRATT KAR...

This book investigates the coming-to-be  principal features and theological outcomes of
interreligious dialogue as an activity of the World Council of Churches (WCC) and the Roman
Catholic Church (Vatican). The embrace of dialogical engagement represents a dramatic departure
from almost two millennia of hostile Christian regard toward other faiths. The development of
this phenomenon is outlined and explored  with research focussed on the work of relevant
offices of the WCC and the Vatican during the final four decades of the 20th century. A
principal task has been to construct a comparative narrative that provides the basis for a
close analysis and assessment of policy and practice  together with theological reflection and
critique. A hypothesis of three dimensions  or theological 'moments'  that constitute a
theology of dialogue has both informed and been tested by the undergirding research. The
conclusion suggests that the more inclusive term 'interfaith engagement' today better
encapsulates the ongoing field of concern  action  and theological reflection with respect to
Christian relations to other religions  and that a model of transcendental dialogue is now
requisite for the future of this engagement.

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