Finding God among Our Neighbors: An Interfaith Systematic Theology

“In this book, Kristin Largen continues to teach by example that it is no less important to attend to the substance of the world’s religions. Knowing that in our contemporary world Christian doctrine will almost always be judged in a comparative religious context, she incorporates that dialogue into the very formulation of basic Christian convictions about God, creation, and human transformation. Finding God among Our Neighbors offers both invitational summaries of Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism and Islam and a statement of distinctive Christian belief that emerges out of respectful inter-religious encounter, articulating that encounter itself as a characteristic Christian practice.” –S. Mark Heim, Andover Newton Theological School

“This is the book I’ve been waiting for! No other text so brilliantly, and accessibly, introduces readers to the varieties of religious belief and practice as an introduction to Christian theology, placing the Christian theological project squarely within our interreligious landscape. For the many students who arrive in theology classrooms without prior knowledge of any faith tradition, Finding God Among our Neighbors will serve remarkably well as an introduction to Christian or comparative theology. So clearly written, it will be captivating for readers interested in reflecting theologically on our multireligious landscape. This is a wonderful text, more than highly recommended!” –Jeannine Hill Fletcher, Fordham University