Concepts of God by Keith Ward
Is there a universal concept of God? Do all the great faiths of the world share a vision of the same supreme reality? In an attempt to answer these questions, Keith Ward considers the doctrine of an ultimate reality within five world religions - Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Judaism and Christianity. He studies closely the works of definitive, orthodox writers from each tradition - Sankara, Ramanuja, Asvaghosa, Maimonides, Al-Ghazzali and Aquinas - to build up a series of 'images' of God, a common core of belief. Ward discovers that while the great religious traditions of the world retain their differences, there are convergences of thought at the deepest level, with a broad similarity of structure in concepts of God. He concludes that a recognition of these beliefs, as well as encouraging a clearer acceptance of the mystery of the divine, might also lead to an increase in understanding and tolerance of other faiths, to the enrichment of one's own."fascinating reading"
* The Lecturer (Journal of NATFHE) *"readers…will find it stimulating and thought-provoking"
* Buddhist Studies Review *"ProfWard has made a useful contribution to a dialogue which continues to provide new insights for all concerned."
* Buddhist Studies Review *Keith Ward is Regus Professor of Divinity at Oxford University and a Canon of Christ Church. Among his influential books are God, Chance and Necessity, his exploration of the compatibility of a scientific worldview and the existence of a creator God, which was published to widespread critical acclaim in 1996. Also published by Oneworld are Ward's God, Faith and the New Millennium and In Defence of the Soul.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781851680641 |
| ISBN 10 | 1851680640 |
| Title | Concepts of God |
| Author | Keith Ward |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Oneworld Publications |
| Year published | 1998-04-01 |
| Number of pages | 206 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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