Pluralism And Particularity In Religious Belief

Challenging commonly held assumptions in the field of religious studies, the author argues that religious pluralism as a paradigm of religious belief is deeply flawed. This work focuses particularly on the foundations of John Hick's influential articulation of religious pluralism, and suggests its consonance with postmodernist criticism.

The critique of pluralism is followed by a defense of Christian exclusivism, and its moral viability as a style of religious belief. The comprehensive reference bibliography records the major works in the study of religious pluralism. Review: Within the current climate of unguarded enthusiasm for religious pluralism, the thesis of Christian exclusivism deserves serious reexamination.

This book is a model of balanced discussion along these lines. Stetson combines a tolerance for other perspectives with an intellectually responsible search for religious truth and reality, which may not conform in all respects to our vaunted preferences. -R. Douglas Geivett, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Philosophy Talbot School of Theology, Biola University