Religious Identity and Renewal in the Twenty-first Century

Sinn, Simone

ISBN 10: 337404171X / ISBN 13: 9783374041718

Published by Evangelische Verlagsanstalt, 2016

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Religious Identity and Renewal in the Twenty-first Century
• Publisher: Evangelische Verlagsanstalt
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 337404171X
• ISBN 13: 9783374041718
• Binding: paperback
• Edition: 1st.
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Religions carry strong visions of renewal and thereby have the potential to trigger dynamics of change in all spheres of human life. Religions have contributed to societal transformation and processes of renewal spark intensive theological debates. The renewal of religious identity is informed by how religious communities interpret their traditions and past, present, and future challenges to themselves, society and the world at large. How do religious communities understand their own resources and criteria for renewal in the twenty-first century? In this publication, Jewish, Christian and Muslim scholars analyze and reflect on the meaning and dynamics of religious renewal and explore the meaning of religious renewal across religious traditions.

Review

"Overall, the book invites innovative thought within one's tradition while in conversation with religious neighbors. It is appropriate for undergraduate and graduate courses, as well as lay reading groups." --Hans Gustafson, University of Saint Thomas, Lutheran Quarterly Vol. 30, No. 4