The Gospel in a Pluralist SocietyHow does the gospel relate to a pluralist society? What is the Christian message in a society marked by religious pluralism, ethnic diversity, and cultural relativism? Should Christians encountering today's pluralist society concentrate on evangelism or on dialogue? How does the prevailing climate of opinion affect, perhaps infect, Christians' faith? These kinds of questions are addressed in this noteworthy book by Lesslie Newbigin. A highly respected Christian leader and ecumenical figure, Newbigin provides a brilliant analysis of contemporary (secular, humanist, pluralist) culture and suggests how Christians can more confidently affirm their faith in such a context. While drawing from scholars such as Michael Polanyi, Alasdair MacIntyre, Hendrikus Berkhof, Walter Wink, and Robert Wuthnow, The Gospel in a Pluralist Society is suited not only to an academic readership. This heartfelt work by a missionary pastor and preacher also offers to Christian leaders and laypeople some thoughtful, helpful, and provocative reflections. |
Contents
The Roots of Pluralism | |
Knowing and Believing | |
Authority Autonomy and Tradition | |
Reason Revelation and Experience | |
Revelation in History | |
Contextualization True and False | |
No Other Name | |
The Gospel and the Religions | |
The Gospel and the Cultures | |
Principalities Powers and People | |
The Myth of the Secular Society | |
The Congregation as Hermeneutic of the Gospel | |
Ministerial Leadership for a Missionary Congregation | |
The Logic of Election | |
The Bible as Universal History | |
Christ the Clue to History | |
The Logic of Mission | |
Word Deed and New Being | |
Confidence in the Gospel | |
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