Religion and Revelation A Theology of Revelation in the World's Religions [Paperback]

Since Thomas Aquinas first defined theology as revelation--or the rational elucidation of revealed truth--the idea has played a fundamental role in the history of Western theology. This book provides a new and detailed investigation of the concept, examining its nature, sources, and limitations in all five of the major scriptural religions of the world: Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism.
Beginning with an examination of the nature of theology, Keith Ward looks at religion in its early historical manifestations, and considers the idea of revelation as found in the great canonical traditions of the religions of the world. In the process, he develops a distinctly Christian idea of revelation as divine self-expression in history. Finally, he explores how conceptions of revelation must be revised in light of modern historical and scientific thought, and proposes a new and positive theology of revelation for the future.
Religion and Revelationincludes discussions of the work of most major theologians including Aquinas, Tillich, Barth, Temple, Frazer, and Evans Pritchard. It should be of interest to scholars and students of comparative religion, philosophers of religion, theologians, and anthropologists.

A first-rate series of approaches to the concept of revelation as it relates, in a cross-cultural manner, to a number of world religions. His ideas are very accessible, with connections made which are natural and not forced....A volume which should find wide use in a variety of courses. --Gerald Michael Schnabel,Bemidji State University

An insightful and provocative treatment. --Thomas W. Platt,West Chester University

[An] excellent blend of the major faiths traced through a central theme with conscientious attention to major theologians and scholars. --Dan O'Bryan,Sierra Nevada College

[A] thoughtful and engaging work....Highly recommended for seminaries and universitieslã”