{"product_id":"toward-an-alternative-theology-confessions-of-a-nondualist-christian-9780268042202","title":"Toward an Alternative Theology Confessions of a NonDualist Christian","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe spiritual and intellectual autobiography of a Roman Catholic Scottish nun who established herself as one of the leading 20th century figures in Indian Christian theology and the contemplative life. She recounts her search not only for God, but for a right understanding of God.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This was a woman of great intellectual energy: it shines through her prose.... She consistently resists what she calls \u003cem\u003esimplistic and piecemeal\u003c\/em\u003e solutions to difficult questions, such as how to do interreligious prayer and worship and what to say about universalism’s possible truth, and she consistently presses the importance of hard intellectual work. All this should be applauded, as should the prose in which she writes, which in its lucidity, understatement, and elegance is a monument to the now almost defunct educational system that formed her.” —\u003cem\u003eFirst Things\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“There have not been as many people like Sara Grant who have studied and practised deeply in two spiritual traditions which have grown up without any reference to or need of one another over millenia. Her way of dealing with the problem, and indeed, her whole manner of approach to Ultimate Truth deserves respect.” —\u003cem\u003eJournal of Contemporary Religion\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eToward an Alternative Theology\u003c\/em\u003e presents the technical arguments of the compatibility of Christian theology in general and Thomistic in particular with Advaita non-dualism in easily accessible terms.” —\u003cem\u003eReligious Studies Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This slim volume is a readily accessible introduction to the thought and work of this remarkable philosopher, theologian, and pastoral leader. ...Grant’s work stands out as one of the most compact, accessible and vivid resources currently available for exploring the profound questions raised by interreligious dialogue and practice. It amply recommends itself for general readers, for the undergraduate or seminary classroom, and perhaps expecially for adult education programs in the parish.” —\u003cem\u003eNew Theology Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This is a spiritual journey, reminding one of Augustine, Merton, or Hammarskjold . . . a perfect blend of spirituality, classical Christian and Hindu philosophy, and what contemporary theology could be.” —William Cenkner, Katharine Drexel Professor of Religion, The Catholic University of America\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Sara Grant bent her mind and heart to the theology of Sankara, whom she compares in an amazingly astute way to Thomas Aquinas in this book. \u003cem\u003eToward an Alternative Theology\u003c\/em\u003e provides a readable and penetrating theological synthesis carried out in an interfaith atmosphere . . . it serves a great purpose to the community of philosophical theology.” —David Burrell, C.S.C., Theodore Hesburgh Professor in Philosophy and Theology, University of Notre Dame\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Longleaf - Univ of Notre Dame Du Lac","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51767211655511,"sku":"9780268042202","price":34.88,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780268042202.jpg?v=1758712529","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/toward-an-alternative-theology-confessions-of-a-nondualist-christian-9780268042202","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}