Buy Christianity in the Modern World by Mong Ih-ren Ambrose
Book 1
Book 2
Book 3
Book 1
Book 2
Book 3
Book 1
Book 2
Book 3
Book 1
Book 2
Book 3
Home > Society and Social Sciences > Sociology and anthropology > Anthropology > Christianity in the Modern World: A Study of Religion in a Pluralistic Society
Christianity in the Modern World: A Study of Religion in a Pluralistic Society

Christianity in the Modern World: A Study of Religion in a Pluralistic Society


     0     
5
4
3
2
1



Out of Stock


Notify me when this book is in stock
X
About the Book

The influence of religion on culture is as strong as ever, but the shape of that influence is unique in today's pluralistic society. In Christianity in the Modern World, Ambrose Mong examines critically themes of religious commitment and tolerance, attitudes towards other religions, and the sociological aspects of religion and inter-religious dialogue. He provides an overview of factors that challenge traditional religion, from the relationship between monotheistic and polytheistic beliefs to the history of tolerance and intolerance in the church and the future of secularism. Following the global ethics formulated by the late Hans Küng, Mong also engages with the dialogue between Jürgen Habermas and Joseph Ratzinger to provide an extensive defence of the importance of inter-religious dialogue, with particular relevance to multiple religious belonging in the Asian context. Scholars of world religions will find Mong's analysis compelling, while students will find his introduction to the historical dialectics underlying many of today's tensions illuminating.

About the Author :
Revd Dr Ambrose Mong is assistant parish priest at St Andrew's Church, Hong Kong, and part-time lecturer at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. His recent publications with James Clarke & Co. include Sino-Vatican Relations: From Denunciation to Dialogue (2019), A Better World Is Possible: An Exploration of Western and Eastern Utopian Visions (2018), Dialogue Derailed: Joseph Ratzinger's War against Pluralist Theology (2017) and Guns and Gospel: Imperialism and Evangelism in China (2016).

Review :
With his trademark clarity and incisiveness, Ambrose Mong introduces us to the problems facing Christianity in modernity, such as polytheism, intolerance, syncretism, secularism, and religious pluralism. I strongly recommend Mong's latest work as a perfect textbook for a course on contemporary Christianity. Dr. Peter C. Phan, Ignacio Ellacuria Chair of Catholic Social Thought, Georgetown University This is a fine book, which gives an excellent overview about main religious, sociological and theological issues and controversies in the pluralistic societies we are living in. Ambrose Mong has sensitively explored the elementary themes of the current religious debates. . . this textbook is of great interest for the ecumenically minded reader. Benjamin Simon, Ecumenical Institute Bossey, World Council of Churches Fr Ambrose has written a book for our times. In a pluralistic world where human beings of different beliefs often live and work alongside one another, friction and conflict are common occurrences. How do we reconcile our differences? Fr Ambrose suggests an approach to our enquiry which is to begin and end with Christ's teaching to love thy neighbour as thyself. George Yeo, Singapore Foreign Minister (2004-11) Christianity in the Modern World alerts us to the reality that all religions, Christianity included, are undergoing enormous shifts in self-understanding. Ambrose Mong's historical and scholarly eye makes us realise it has ever been thus: religions, like cultures, are subject to continuous change. Contemporary challenges - secularism, tolerance, ecology, interfaith dialogue, syncretism, dual religious belonging, post-religious and fundamentalist ideologies - are all examined in light of today's call for a Global Ethic across all religions and cultures. Gerard Hall SM, Australian Catholic University In tracing the rise of Christianity and its development through the various periods of its history, Ambrose Mong brings to light an interesting question: are religions, the sciences and secularism the perfect 'trinity' - with each assisting the others to make their valuable contribution to the modern world? He weaves his way through the thinking of a range of theologians, philosophers, sociologists and atheists to come to his conclusions, challenging some familiar ideological positions and dualisms. Patricia Madigan OP, Centre for Interfaith Ministry Education and Research, Sydney Australia Christianity's place in our contemporary, pluralistic society [depends on] its unique understanding of God; its basic values of tolerance, inclusion, and dialogue; its commitment to an ethic that all peoples could buy into. . . These topics are presented clearly and thoroughly, by a person of Christian faith and humanity. Stephen Bevans, SVD, Louis J. Luzbetak, SVD Professor of Mission and Culture, Emeritus, Catholic Theological Union, Chicago


Best Sellers


Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780227177648
  • Publisher: James Clarke & Co Ltd
  • Publisher Imprint: James Clarke & Co Ltd
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0227177649
  • Publisher Date: 27 Jan 2022
  • Binding: Digital download
  • Sub Title: A Study of Religion in a Pluralistic Society


Similar Products

Add Photo
Add Photo

Customer Reviews

REVIEWS      0     
Click Here To Be The First to Review this Product
Christianity in the Modern World: A Study of Religion in a Pluralistic Society
James Clarke & Co Ltd -
Christianity in the Modern World: A Study of Religion in a Pluralistic Society
Writing guidlines
We want to publish your review, so please:
  • keep your review on the product. Review's that defame author's character will be rejected.
  • Keep your review focused on the product.
  • Avoid writing about customer service. contact us instead if you have issue requiring immediate attention.
  • Refrain from mentioning competitors or the specific price you paid for the product.
  • Do not include any personally identifiable information, such as full names.

Christianity in the Modern World: A Study of Religion in a Pluralistic Society

Required fields are marked with *

Review Title*
Review
    Add Photo Add up to 6 photos
    Would you recommend this product to a friend?
    Tag this Book Read more
    Does your review contain spoilers?
    What type of reader best describes you?
    I agree to the terms & conditions
    You may receive emails regarding this submission. Any emails will include the ability to opt-out of future communications.

    CUSTOMER RATINGS AND REVIEWS AND QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS TERMS OF USE

    These Terms of Use govern your conduct associated with the Customer Ratings and Reviews and/or Questions and Answers service offered by Bookswagon (the "CRR Service").


    By submitting any content to Bookswagon, you guarantee that:
    • You are the sole author and owner of the intellectual property rights in the content;
    • All "moral rights" that you may have in such content have been voluntarily waived by you;
    • All content that you post is accurate;
    • You are at least 13 years old;
    • Use of the content you supply does not violate these Terms of Use and will not cause injury to any person or entity.
    You further agree that you may not submit any content:
    • That is known by you to be false, inaccurate or misleading;
    • That infringes any third party's copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret or other proprietary rights or rights of publicity or privacy;
    • That violates any law, statute, ordinance or regulation (including, but not limited to, those governing, consumer protection, unfair competition, anti-discrimination or false advertising);
    • That is, or may reasonably be considered to be, defamatory, libelous, hateful, racially or religiously biased or offensive, unlawfully threatening or unlawfully harassing to any individual, partnership or corporation;
    • For which you were compensated or granted any consideration by any unapproved third party;
    • That includes any information that references other websites, addresses, email addresses, contact information or phone numbers;
    • That contains any computer viruses, worms or other potentially damaging computer programs or files.
    You agree to indemnify and hold Bookswagon (and its officers, directors, agents, subsidiaries, joint ventures, employees and third-party service providers, including but not limited to Bazaarvoice, Inc.), harmless from all claims, demands, and damages (actual and consequential) of every kind and nature, known and unknown including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of a breach of your representations and warranties set forth above, or your violation of any law or the rights of a third party.


    For any content that you submit, you grant Bookswagon a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, transferable right and license to use, copy, modify, delete in its entirety, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from and/or sell, transfer, and/or distribute such content and/or incorporate such content into any form, medium or technology throughout the world without compensation to you. Additionally,  Bookswagon may transfer or share any personal information that you submit with its third-party service providers, including but not limited to Bazaarvoice, Inc. in accordance with  Privacy Policy


    All content that you submit may be used at Bookswagon's sole discretion. Bookswagon reserves the right to change, condense, withhold publication, remove or delete any content on Bookswagon's website that Bookswagon deems, in its sole discretion, to violate the content guidelines or any other provision of these Terms of Use.  Bookswagon does not guarantee that you will have any recourse through Bookswagon to edit or delete any content you have submitted. Ratings and written comments are generally posted within two to four business days. However, Bookswagon reserves the right to remove or to refuse to post any submission to the extent authorized by law. You acknowledge that you, not Bookswagon, are responsible for the contents of your submission. None of the content that you submit shall be subject to any obligation of confidence on the part of Bookswagon, its agents, subsidiaries, affiliates, partners or third party service providers (including but not limited to Bazaarvoice, Inc.)and their respective directors, officers and employees.

    Accept

    Fresh on the Shelf


    Inspired by your browsing history


    Your review has been submitted!

    You've already reviewed this product!