The powers and limits of pluralism in theology
Date
1992
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Stellenbosch University, Faculty of Theology
Abstract
According to David Tracy, plurality and ambiguity are two important characteristics of the contemporary global (and South African) cultural, political, religious and theological situations. This article identifies five possible conceptual strategies to deal with the existence of a radical plurality within Christian theology, i e monism, eclecticism, relativism, agnosticism and pluralism. The presuppositions of pluralistic strategy is analysed in more detail. The appeal of such a pluralistic approach is illustrated with reference to Tracy’s proposal of an analogical imagination. A few possible objections regarding the applicability of pluralism within the context of Christian theology are also discussed.
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CITATION: Conradie, E. M. 1992. The powers and limits of pluralism in theology. Scriptura, 40:40-64, doi:10.7833/40-0-1684.
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The original publication is available at http://scriptura.journals.ac.za
Keywords
Tracy, David, 1939-, Hermeneutics -- Religious aspects -- Christianity, Pluralism
Citation
Conradie, E. M. 1992. The powers and limits of pluralism in theology. Scriptura, 40:40-64, doi:10.7833/40-0-1684