The New Comparative Theology ─ Interreligious Insights from the Next Generation

`In this excellent collection of essays, young scholars explore the theoretical foundations of comparative theology, which is itself a relatively young field compared to the theology of religions. These essays indicate some of the fascinating ways in which comparative theology can be imagined, opened up, learnt, re-learnt and performed; and one hopes that the thoughtful and essentially optimistic program of research suggested by these scholars will see fruition in the years to come. The concluding response by the editor provides an ideal foil to the essays. This methodologically wide-ranging collection should have a significant impact on the shape of comparative theology, and much for the better.' Chakravarthi Ram-Prasad, University of Lancaster, UK

`At times musical and analytic, narrative and poetic, this fantastic volume introduces the reader to a new generation of the `deep listening' characteristic of comparative theology. This book serves beautifully as an introduction to the discipline, ringing true with original insights from new comparative theologians while communicating also the continued presence of forerunners and mentors who have shaped the field. This is not just a volume for comparativists, but for all theologians and anyone interested in doing theology in our interreligious world.' Jeannine Hill Fletcher, Fordham University, USA

`For sometime now there has been a buzz in the academy about the new discipline called "Comparative Theology," about which not much is known except that its trailblazers are theologians such as Francis Clooney and James Fredericks. The younger theologians are by no means disciples of their gurus. Their new voices are dialectical and constructive, and they help us move beyond the theology of religion into rich and exciting experiments in comparison. No contemporary theologian can afford ignoring this book and the new theology its proposes.' Peter C. Phan, Georgetown University, Washington, D.C., USA

Is Parkman Professor of Divinity and Professor of Comparative Theology at Harvard Divinity School.