Irving A. Whitt

The Quest

World Religions

“Humankind's fundamental questions concern creation (how did it all begin?); the fall (what went wrong?); and redemption (what can we do about it?)--hence the core issues of worldview. In this book Dr. Kulathungam postulates the critical aspects of worldview formulation by identifying common human aspirations. He suggests that these aspirations emerge from an underlying quest which seeks a way out of our perceived predicaments--thus a salvific quest . . . One of the book's greatest contributions is in challenging traditionally held positions regarding religious pluralism and particularly the exclusivist/inclusivist typology. It is this 'breaking of new ground' that makes the book unique and indeed critical to current missiological debate. It will be invaluable to missiologists, mission practitioners, and all students of cross-cultural ministry.”