Peter Lang Gmbh, Internationaler Verlag Der Wissenschaften Absolute Revelation and Universal Religion: An Evaluation of the Claims of Christianity and Hinduism in the Philosophical Perspectives of Swami ... 23: Theology/Serie 23: Theologie)

The mutual enrichment and tolerance between Christianity and Hinduism should be an important theme in any discussion of interreligious co-existence, because of the influence of both religions in the present day world. But is there a meeting point between Christian absolutism and Hindu universalism? Can pluralism be a solution? If the claim of one religion does not contradict the claim of the other, why should a mutual recognition, tolerance and co-existence be impossible? Why cannot the followers of different religions live together as brothers and sisters of one single loving Father? These and many other similar questions are dealt with in this book. About the Author The Author: Joseph Pandiappallil, born in 1961, is a Catholic priest who belongs to the Missionary Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament (MCBS). He obtained his Master's degree in Philosophy from DVK Bangalore, and in Theology from Pontifical Institute Aluva. The author is Doctor of Theology (University of Freiburg im Breisgau) and Doctor of Philosophy ( Hochschule für Philosophie Munich). He served for four years as Pastor in St. Quirin's Church in Munich. At present, he is President of Jeevalaya Institute of Philosophy, Bangalore, India, Professor of Philosophy at Jeevalaya Institute, and visiting Professor of Theology at Sanathana, Thamarassery. He has previously published Jesus the Christ and Religious Pluralism (New York 2001).