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Christ in a pluralistic age

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A main thesis in Christ in a Pluralistic Age is that faithfulness to Christ requires immersion in the secular and pluralistic movements, and that it is in these unusual places where Christ will be found. In themes similar to the controversy with Jesus associating with "sinners", Cobb draws parallels with the Church in the modern world. The "real Christ" is found where one least expects Him to be found. This thesis is of course controversial especially with the mainstream church who think own Christ.
And true to form, Cobb draws inspiration from an unlikely source (in one of the nooks and crannies) the French art historian Andre Malraux. The study of the development of religions can echo the study of comparative art, or even comparative literature for that matter. Malraux himself was a daring, fascinating figure, who revolutionized the art debate after the war, and helped to break down the barriers between noble and primitive art. According to Cobb (via Malraux) the study or religion needs to catch up

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232 COB c

Publisher

Eugene : Wipf & Stock Publ.., 1998

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287p.; 22 cm.

Language

English

ISBN/ISSN

1-57910-300-6

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232

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JESUS CHRIST

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