John Hick Books

Exploring the profound themes of truth and justice, this collection of essays delves into the ultimate realities highlighted by major religions, examining aspects such as religious experience and interfaith relations. It also investigates the quest for justice and peace through the lens of a global ethic, highlighting the philosophies of Mahatma Gandhi and the struggles during South Africa's apartheid. The work invites readers to reflect on the connections between spirituality, morality, and societal change.

s/t: Toward a Pluralistic Theology of Religions

Focusing on central questions of Christian belief, the book examines the figure of Jesus and the nature of God, exploring how religious beliefs can be understood as knowledge and their practical implications. It addresses major intellectual challenges associated with these beliefs, while also serving as an accessible introduction to John Hick's own philosophical perspectives. The clarity and simplicity of the presentation make it a valuable resource for those seeking to understand Christian thought.

Canonical criticism offers a fresh perspective on biblical studies by emphasizing the authority and truth of scripture through a literary lens. It challenges the prevailing historical-critical approach, advocating for a deeper theological understanding of the Bible. This method, championed by American scholars Brevard S. Childs and James A. Sanders, highlights the importance of viewing scripture as a cohesive literary work, thus enriching the interpretation of its texts.

This collection of John Hick's essays explores the world's religions as varied human responses to a shared transcendent reality. Engaging with contemporary philosophers and theologians, it offers insights into the philosophy of religion and theology, enhanced by a new preface and a foreword by Perry Schmidt-Leukel.

This book challenges the materialist view of reality, arguing that consciousness is not merely a product of brain function. Professor Hick explores the possibility of a divine realm and the distinction between institutional religion, which can divide, and spiritual experience, which unites. It includes a new preface and a foreword by Beverley Clack.

The revision enhances the original study by incorporating feedback and restructuring the content for clarity. It introduces a new chapter on the Thomist-Catholic perspective of faith and provides a fresh analysis of eschatological verification, addressing various critiques. Additionally, it explores how Christian faith manifests in a unique way of life, making the book a comprehensive introduction to religious knowledge and the author's interpretation of faith.

John Hick explores the dichotomy within contemporary Christianity, contrasting a traditional view that upholds the Bible as the sole authority with a progressive perspective that emphasizes global concerns and shared humanity. He highlights how one Christianity focuses on personal salvation and exclusivity, while the other addresses pressing issues like nuclear threats, resource depletion, and economic disparity. Hick posits that major religious traditions reflect varied understandings of a transcendent divine Reality, encouraging a broader dialogue beyond specific doctrines and practices.

Wilfred Cantwell Smith, maintained in this vastly important work that Westerners have misperceived religious life by making religion into one thing. He shows the inadequacy of religion to capture the living, endlessly variable ways and traditions in which religious faith presents itself in the world.

Challenging traditional Christian doctrines, the author argues that Jesus did not endorse the orthodox view of his dual nature. He posits that the concept of divine incarnation is metaphorical and that its literal interpretation fosters a harmful belief in Christianity's superiority over other religions. Instead, he suggests that Jesus should be seen as a figure who reveals God to humanity and inspires a life lived in divine presence. The revised edition includes insights from two modern theologians, offering varied responses to these theological issues.