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Exploring religious pluralism: from mystical theology to the science-theology dialogue

Narendra Jumadil Haikal Ramadhan

Practical Theology November 1, 2024 DOI: 10.1080/1756073x.2024.2420165 (opens in new tab)

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Characteristics Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed
Key points Argues that religious pluralism allows diverse religions to enrich one another without sacrificing their unique qualities, and that the book serves as a reflection tool for interfaith dialogue.

Abstract

This book presents an interesting exploration of religious pluralism with an unconventional approach. Each reading of Exploring Religious Pluralism gave me a di ff erent experience which provided new ideas, phrases and re fl ections. This book is not only a read, but also a re fl ection tool, which invites us to re fl ect on our position in interfaith dialogue. The work is born from Knight ’ s encounters with religious pluralism, which are re fl ected in the book ’ s structure and approach, rooted in Liberation Theology. Although it draws from long-standing traditions, the book resists being a product solely of its time, instead o ff ering a lasting perspective that underscores how diverse religions can enrich one another without sacri fi cing their unique qualities. Knight