James L. Fredericks

Body Parts

Theology

“Once again, Michelle Voss Roberts has given us a well-crafted example of how to do Christian theology by means of a careful study of another religious tradition. She reflects on the meaning of humankind as created in the image of God in light of Hindu teachings on the body. This book is not only an important contribution to comparative theology, but also to the theology of disability. Her reflections on disability in light of Hindu teachings on the body lead her to insights into God, cosmology, justice, gender, and sacraments. Voss Roberts is a theologian's theologian. Her insights into the meaning of Christian faith are propelled not only by her knowledge of Hindu teachings and practices, but also her considerable skills in the classroom and the depth of her own practice of Christian faith. This book rises out of the author's experience of doing theology in the classroom and is recommended for both undergraduates and graduate students alike. Don't miss this book.”

Friendship Across Religions

World Religions

“The Elijah Institute has blessed us with an in-depth exploration of interreligious friendship from the perspective of several religious traditions. These essays are both erudite and edgy. They look deeply into religious traditions in the hope of laying down a foundation for the future of interreligious relations in a world that promises to become only more complicated. The authors search out the resources within the traditions that support interreligious friendships today and are fearless in pointing out the obstacles to such friendships also found in the traditions. This book is going to be a very valuable contribution to a global discussion.”

The Divine Matrix

World Religions

“Bracken is one of the major contributors to comparative theology from a process perspective.”