Synthesizing the thinking of the most prominent scholars, Professor Edmund Chia discusses practically everything that should be known about Christianity's encounter with other religions in this comprehensive book. Topics include:

Contents
Foreword
Archbishop Michael L. Fitzgerald
Preface
PART 1 CHRISTIANITY, RELIGION, AND DIALOGUE
1. From Christianity to World Christianity
Introduction
Jewish Roots of Christianity
Birth and Development of Christianity
Christian Diversity and Denominations
Eastern Christianity
Protestants and Reformed Churches
Free Churches and New Christian Movements
The Advent of World Christianity
Christianity as World Religion
Conclusion
Suggestions for Further Reading
2. From Religion to World Religions
Introduction
A Case for Religion
Spiritual but Not Religious
The Idea of Religion
The Study of Religion
The Science of Religion
The Invention of World Religions
The World's Religions
Judaism
Islam
Hinduism
Buddhism
Jainism
Sikhism
Confucianism
Taoism
Conclusion
Suggestions for Further Reading
3. Principles and Methodology for Dialogue
Introduction
Definition of Interfaith Dialogue
Reasons for Interfaith Dialogue
Forms of Interfaith Dialogue
Attitudes for Enhancing Interfaith Dialogue
Strategies for Enhancing Interfaith Dialogue
Conclusion
Suggestions for Further Reading
PART 2 SCRIPTURE AND TRADITION
4. The Bible and Other Religions
Introduction
The Bible as Word of God
The Problem of Biblical Interpretation
Universality in Hebrew Scriptures
The Tower of Babel and Diversity
Particularity in Hebrew Scriptures
The New Testament as New Covenant
Particularity in the Gospel of Matthew
Universality in the Gospel of Luke
Jesus as the One and Only Savior
Conclusion
Suggestions for Further Reading
5. Christian History and Other Religions
Introduction
The Age of the Apostles
The Age of the Church Fathers
Salvation of Those in the Pre-Christian Era
No Salvation outside the Church
The Age of Christendom
The Age of the Crusades
The Age of Mission
The Age of Dialogue
Conclusion
Suggestions for Further Reading
6. Vatican II Christianity and Interfaith Dialogue
Introduction
Pope John XXIII: Aggiornamento
Pope Paul VI: Ecclesiam Suam
Nostra Aetate and Other Conciliar Documents
Pope John Paul II: Assisi World Day of Prayer
Pope Benedict XVI: Dominus Iesus
Pope Francis: Evangelii Gaudium
Conclusion
Suggestions for Further Reading
7. Asian Christianity and Interfaith Dialogue
Introduction
Early Presence of Other Religions in Asia
Christianity in Precolonial Asia
Colonial Christianity in Asia
Independence and the Quest for Indigenous Identities
Advent of Asian Christianity
The Asian Church and the Triple Dialogue
Dialogue with the Cultures of Asia
Dialogue with the Religions of Asia
Dialogue with the Poor of Asia
Asian Theses on Interreligious Dialogue
Conclusion
Suggestions for Further Reading
PART 3 THEOLOGIES AND PRAXES
8. Global Movement for Christian Unity
Introduction
The Scandal of Christian Division
Ecumenism and the Vision of Ecclesial Unity
The Modern Ecumenical Movement
Catholicism's Cautious Approach to Ecumenism
Vatican II's Embrace of Ecumenism
Catholic Documents and the Ecumenical Vision
Fruits and Challenges of Ecumenism
The New or Wider