Anthropological Approach to Theology: A Study of John Hick's Theology of Religious Pluralism, Towards Ethical Criteria for a Global Theology of Religi (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780761816904)

Heather Meacock, in An Anthropological Approach to Theology, has compiled an argument, based upon the pluralist beliefs of Professor John Hick, for the revision of traditional Christianity. Hick's pluralist understanding of the theology of religions is influenced by the philosophy of Kant, and his theories about society's moral awareness. Meacock methodically explicates Hick's views while refuting his critics. She claims that some Christian doctrines, such as the Incarnation, lose meaning when interpreted literally, and that Christianity itself must begin to change its self perception to that of one among many world religions. This book will interest students of religion, philosophy, as well as anthropologists interested in religion.

Author: Heather Meacock
ISBN-10: 0761816909
ISBN-13: 9780761816904
Publisher: University Press of America
Language: English
Published: 10/11/2000
Pages: 296
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 9.44h x 6.20w x 0.81d

Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 02/01/2001 pg. 9