Search -
History and Future of Religious Thought: Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam
History and Future of Religious Thought Christianity Hinduism Buddhism Islam Author:Philip H. Ashby The History and Future of Religious Thought asks the imposing question-- what are the vital and enduring elements in the world's great religions? By tracing the major themes of man's most powerful religions, Dr. Ashby, noted historian of religions, shows that each of these religions has survived the challenges of attack and novelty by virtue of ... more »its ability to state its faith in terms relevant to the society in which it has flourished. Now, to retain their influence, Dr. Ashby argues, the major religions confront a two-fold responsibility: they must become fully conscious of the theological-philosophical resources which have given them strength and relevance in the past; at the same time, they must free themselves from provincial orientations and express their universal themes meaningfully to all peoples.« less