TY  - BOOK
AU  - Carson,D.A
TI  - The gagging of God: Christianity confronts pluralism 
SN  - 031047910X
AV  - BT118 .C37 1996
U1  - ARCH YNDC 230.01 C321G 20
PY  - 1996///
CY  - Grand Rapids, MI
PB  - Zondervan Publishing House
KW  - Theology
KW  - Methodology
KW  - Theology, Doctrinal
KW  - History
KW  - 20th century
KW  - Religious pluralism
KW  - Salvation outside the church
KW  - Hermeneutics
KW  - Religious aspects
KW  - Christianity
KW  - fast
N1  - Includes bibliographical references (pages 571-617) and indexes; Part I. Hermeneutics -- Part II. Religious pluralism -- Part III. Christian living in a pluralistic culture -- Part IV. Pluralism within the camp
N2  - After an initial survey of pluralism, The Gagging of God divides into four parts: Part 1 looks at the history behind modern pluralism, especially the revolution in hermeneutics, literary theory, and epistemology; part 2 addresses religious pluralism, notably the work of John Hick and David Tracy, and considers inclusivists such as Clark Pinnock and John Sanders. It argues for the Bible's foundational "plot-line" that resists liberal interpretations, and it explores what is meant by the uniqueness of Christ; part 3 analyzes the Christian's stance in a pluralistic culture across such diverse fields as education, law, and morals; and part 4 looks at how pluralism has penetrated the evangelical camp. It considers particular issues, such as the modern church's aversion to the subject of hell, and addresses the broader questions raised by contextualization and globalization. It offers a thoughtful look at how to evangelize in a postmodern generation. The Gagging of God presents a persuasive case for Christ as not merely one among many ways, but the only way for people to come to a saving knowledge of God
ER  -