
In the contemporary world, John Hick argues, there are two Christianities. In one the Bible is seen as uniquely inspired and authorative, and the Christian worldview is accordingly identified with that of the late first-century church. The gospel is an offer of personal salvation...

In contrast to emphasis on personal salvation and religious patriotism of biblical Christianity, 'second Christianity' concerns itself with common humanity in relation to a divine Presence, and confronts the global problems of our modern world.
