According to Karl Rahner's transcendental theology God is present in the inner reality of
every being. Salvation is therefore possible for all. The author proposes a hermeneutical key
to be applied on Rahner's works based on the assumption that there are two different
theological motives or claims in Rahner's theology. Furthermore the author presents George
Khodr's position concerning the non-Christian religions particularly Judaism and Islam within
the contemporary Near-Eastern context. Khodr based on the Patristic heritage of the Eastern
Church makes salvation possible for the 'Other' - Christ is the horizon of every human
yearning for love and freedom. The 'Other' in this sense is the symbol for divine presence in
one's life. It is the very recognition of God seeing God in the face of the 'Other'.
