Beyond the Impasse

By Amos Yong

""No one who cares about a theology that does justice to what the Bible tells us about the cosmic ministry of the Holy Spirit can afford to ignore this important work. Amos Yong's book itself displays the 'robust sense of discernment' that he asks all of us to exercise in our engagement with non-Christian religions."" --RICHARD J. MOUW, Fuller Theological Seminary ""Finally, a Spirit-based theology of religions that takes the Spirit seriously! Drawing on his Pentecostal roots, Yong offers guidelines for discerning the voice of the Spirit in other traditions-a voice that may call us to unexpected christological conclusions. This is truly a pioneering work that opens new theological paths but modestly recognizes that there is still much to explore."" --PAUL F. KNITTER, Xavier University ""Few areas in theology are as complex, controversial, and urgent as theology of religions. Amos Yong has advanced the discussion significantly with his creative and sophisticated proposal for a pneumatological theology of religions. While undoubtedly controversial, Yong's proposal frames the issues in fresh ways and suggests new options for an evangelical theology of religions."" --Harold Netland, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School ""With scholarly rigor and intellectual acumen, Yong's theology takes seriously and appreciatively the diversity of the work of the universal Spirit in the cultures and religious communities of the world. His position is fully evangelical but is richly informed by his Pentecostal roots and context. He sets this Pentecostal-evangelical theology of religions in the center of the ongoing discussion, not only among evangelicals, but also in the whole church."" --John B. Cobb Jr., Claremont School of Theology and Claremont Graduate Schools ""An insightful theological reflection on the place of world religions within the broader framework of Christian theology. Yong provides a theological basis for everyday interaction with members of other religions and an understanding of other religious traditions in the providence of God. This is an excellent book that ought to be widely read and discussed."" --Irving Hexham, University of Calgary Amos Yong is Professor of Theology and Mission and Director of the Center for Missiological Research at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, CA.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1498204651
• ISBN13: 9781498204651
• Release Date: September 2014
• Publisher: Wipf & Stock Publishers
• Length: 206 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Spirit-Based Theology of Religions

. Yong wades through a variety of key issues relating to how a theology of the Holy Spirit might help make sense of religious pluralism. His sensibilities lie in a Pentecostal/Evangelical approach, but one that is intellectually sophisticated. Yong appreciatively critiques Clark Pinnock's work, and although his own position is not greatly different, suggests that spirit-aided discernment in assessing the inter-religious dialogue is required. Thomas Jay Oord