A Constructive Christian Theology for the Pluralistic World (5 vols.)
Overview
Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen's ambitious magnum opus A Constructive Christian Theology for the Pluralistic World is a five-volume project that aims to develop a new approach to and method of doing Christian theology in our pluralistic world at the beginning of the third millennium. Topics such as diversity, inclusivity, violence, power, cultural hybridity, and justice are part of the constructive theological discussion along with classical topics such as the messianic consciousness, incarnation, atonement, and the person of Christ.
With the metaphor of hospitality serving as the framework for his discussion, Kärkkäinen engages Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism in sympathetic and critical mutual dialogue while remaining robustly Christian in his convictions. Never before has a full-scale doctrinal theology been attempted in such a wide and deep dialogical mode.
The posture of Kärkkäinen’s theology exhibits a remarkable beauty, skill and breadth.
—Theology
Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen develops a vigorous understanding of Christ as reconciler that is solidly rooted in the Bible and the Christian tradition and at the same time sympathetic to contemporary insights. With awe and admiration readers of this comprehensive and lucid book will no doubt link its author's name with Thomas, Calvin, Barth, Moltmann, and other theological luminaries. After the completion of Kärkkäinen's five-volume project, theology will not be the same.
—Peter Phan, Georgetown University
Kärkkäinen brings an extraordinary breadth of theological learning and sympathy to this unique project. Though his canvas is vast, his patience and care in representing the views of all he engages are exemplary. . . . I am grateful both for what this volume delivers to its readers and for all that it promises to come.
—S. Mark Heim, Andover Newton Theological School
- Title: A Constructive Christian Theology for the Pluralistic World Series Collection
- Author: Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen
- Publisher: Eerdmans
- Publication Date: 2013–2017
- Resources: 5
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Resource ID: {11F959D0-FD32-4F4A-98FA-D97E0B7D0C85}
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David Anfinrud
11/25/2022
I do not see the reason for the raving reviews. I am somewhat concerned with the idea of "Theology for the Pluralistic World" Will he stay true to Biblical standards From listening to one of his short talks on youtube i heard him mention how he was impressed with Buddahism, Hinduism, Muslem. when he was young in Thailand. IF the Bible is not the Firm Foundation of your Theology and you bring in other religions and equate them. I will read his material very carefully. IF the Bible is not the Word of God and His guiding light. The question is are we seeing false teaching being slipped into the Christian Church under the guise of Enlightment of the age?
