Now, hans kung, one of the worlds preeminent christian theologians, explores these issues in a visionary and cautionary look at the coming global society. Jul 01, 2007 for more than two decades the worlds religions have been a central topic for hans kung. Ripples spread out from hans kungs work national catholic. Past, present and future by hans kung librarything. On being a christian is one of many books by german theologian hans kung, who in 1979 was stripped of his faculties to teach theology in catholic institutions.
Discount prices on books by hans kung, including titles like the council, reform and reunion classic reprint. May 02, 2014 ripples spread out from hans kungs work. This list began with the publication of the american muslim resource directory in 1994. Meanwhile, hans kung is known as a theologian who idealized a world order of peace and tranquility, free from co nflict and violence. A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. There is a process of canonization in all books of. Hans kung this book leads the reader into islam by walking him or her through a mosque. Hans kung is a swiss catholic priest, theologian, and author. Interview with kung with regards to his relationship with the pope and tony blair. As with all our miscellany catalogues this list comprises a selection of books from across our areas of specialty, in editions ranging from unusual and outofprint works to used modern paperbacks. This is the complete text of a muslims reflections on hans kung, a piece by seyyed hossein nasr, which appeared in the the journal studies in comparative religion, 1979 summerautumn edition vol. Hans kung books list of books by author hans kung thriftbooks.
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Nielsen book data summary for more than two decades the worlds religions have been a central topic for hans kung. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. The future of the islamic economic and social order v. The doctrine of karl barth and a catholic reflection by hans kung and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. An unresolved enquiry by hans kung, the catholic church. Maintained in truth a theological meditation by kung, hans and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Francis allows free discussion on infallibility dogma earlier this year, the worlds most notorious apostate claiming the name catholic after jorge bergoglio himself, of course sent an open appeal to pope francis to allow free discussion of the catholic dogma of papal infallibility declared in 1870 by pope pius ix. Islam past,present,and future hans kung translated by john bowden. Review of islam past present and future by hans kung.
Past, present and future is a huge book that gives a sweeping overview of islam similar to hans kungs earlier treatments of judaism 1991 and christianity 1994. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Church reform at all levels national catholic reporter. He has written a trilogy of books covering the three abrahamic religions.
May 01, 2006 the worlds most renowned theologian turns his attention to islam for more than two decades the worlds religions have been a central topic for hans kung. It is a somewhat meandering tour, based on the principle that the immediate object or concept calls for attention and. In books that have inspired millions throughout the world, he has pioneered work towards a new dialogue between cultures. Aug 11, 2008 it behooves us to know all we can about islam as it is, has been and may become. The book includes abundant facts that were, on the whole, objectively presented. Paths to dialogue with islam, hinduism, and buddhism. Synopsis for more than two decades the worlds religions have been a central topic for hans kung. The contributors themselves illustrate the extent of kungs influence, as they come not only from switzerland and germany, but from britain and ireland, the united states, latin america, saudi arabia, and russia. May 01, 2014 muslims who write about the positive features of islam are often dismissed by nonmuslims as presenting a selective vision of islam in order to propagate it. Kung wants to foster a multidimensional vision of islam in order to stimulate muslims, christians and jews to understand one another and to engage in dialogue. For more than two decades the world religions have been a central topic for hans kung.
The american muslim tam list of recommended books on islam by sheila musaji. In search of the timeless spirit of primitive buddhism. Swiss theologian hans kung has written more than 70 books that have influenced not only the ongoing quest. He is considered by many a leading intellectual giant of the roman catholic church.
The tenth parallel the line of latitude seven hundred miles north of the equator is a geographical and ideological front line where christianity and islam collide. Purchase islam by hans kung on paperback online and enjoy having your favourite religionethics books delivered to you in south africa. In books which have inspired millions throughout the world, he has pioneered work towards a new dialogue between cultures. Paths of dialogue with islam, hinduism, and buddhism. Providing a masterful overview of islams 1,400year history, kungs critically acclaimed bestseller.
Since 1995 he has been president of the foundation for a global ethic stiftung weltethos. A muslims reflections on hans kung by seyyed hossein nasr. The sunday times required reading not only for kungs many fans, but also for those of us who long to know more about islam and islamic practice the good book guide. It was published in 2004 in german and translated into english in 2007. Hans kung is one of the worlds most famous roman catholic theologians.
It mention the book and how he is building a dialogue between the 3 main world religions. Following bestselling volumes on christianity and judaism, here he turns his attention to islam. In this issue of concilium, the worldwide journal of theology, exciting voices from every part of the world describe experiences of islam. In this extraordinarily comprehensive book, he gives an indepth account of islam, the second largest world religion after christianity. See all books authored by hans kung, including the catholic. At that time we asked 35 people to submit information about the books about islam that they would most highly recommend. On 29 december 2005, i published a short piece containing two points of critique. He is notable for his rejection of the doctrine of papal infallibility.
See all books authored by hans kung, including the catholic church. Apr 19, 2010 ive copied, below the fold, the open letter to catholic bishops by the theologian fr hans kung, which was published in last fridays irish times. Paths of dialogue 1993 is a reprint of a book which was first printed. On 23 december 2005, the muslim website bismika allahuma republished an article by hans kung stating his opinion that christians should move towards acknowledging muhammad as a prophet of god. Although kung is not officially allowed to teach catholic theology, his priestly faculties have not been revoked. It behooves us to know all we can about islam as it is, has been and may become. Kung is president of the foundation for a global ethic weltethos. Past, present and future by hans kung 9781851686124.
Together, these contributors reflect on the many circles of. At present his book on islam is the only one i have read. Islamic holy books are the texts which muslims believe were authored by god through various prophets throughout humanitys history. Issues such as perceived threats between christianity and islam, islamic views of women and human rights, and the unity of politics and religion are explored in a true reflection of the world church. However, too much of the book was expended on kung s opinions, interpretations, and advice, most of which was sympathetic to islam. I urge you to do your best and try to disprove this subject. In his apostolic exhortation evangelii gaudium, pope francis not only intensifies his criticism of capitalism and the fact that money rules the world, but speaks. On being a christian hans kung pdf on being a christian hans kung pdf on being a christian hans kung pdf. Of islam in order to stimulate muslims, christians and jews to. Some of the highlights and more interesting works include a selection of nearly two dozen works by dion fortune, including some rarities such as first editions. In this extraordinarily comprehensive book, he gives an in depth account of islam, the second largest world religion after christianity. The worlds most renowned theologian turns his attention to islamfor more than. Across much of inland africa and asia, from nigeria, sudan and somalia to indonesia, malaysia and the philippines, live more than half of the worlds 1. Kung provides a way of thinking about the history of islam by dividing the past into a number of paradigms, each of which encapsulated in.
Hans kung has himself said of the book, which he regards as his magnum opus, that it intends to clarify and challenge christian faith and life at a time when the churches have unfortunately lost rather than gained in credibility. Ive always had a passionate interest in christian theologythe result of attending a conservative. On being a christian is a vital and important statement about what it means to be a christian. A short history by hans kung, on being a christian by ha. In addition, the book was a mindnumbing hard read, probably because the flow was lost in the translation from german.
Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. For more than two decades the worlds religions have been a central topic for hans kung. Hans kung here assesses the impact of other world religions, humanism, science, technology, and political revolutions. In this extraordinary comprehensive book, hans kung gives an indepth account of islam, explaining why. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. How can the new world order of the twenty first century avoid the horrors of the twentieth. All these books, in muslim belief, promulgated the code and laws that god ordained for those people. Hans kung, islam, past, present and future 2007, one world publications, pp 37, 44 fr hans ku.
Muslims believe the quran to be the final revelation of god to mankind, and a completion and confirmation of previous scriptures. Christianity and world religions by kung, hans and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The worlds most renowned theologian turns his attention to islam for more than two decades the worlds religions have been a central topic for hans kung. Following bestselling volumes on christianity and judaism, here he turns. Past, present, and future oneworld book published by oneworld publications 2007 translated by john bowden from the german.
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