Der Eine Gott Und Die Anderen Gotter: Eine Historische Und Systematische Einfuhrung in Religionstheologien Der Okumene

In response to the rapid religious pluralization of Europe during the last decades theologies of religion(s) were developed which diverge into the categories of religious exclusivism, inclusivism, and pluralism. At the same time the present discourse mostly ignores previous theological approaches. Historical investigations show, however, first that theologies of religion were developed from the beginning of the church on because Christians always had to ascertain their faith when facing other religions, and second that they were based on the two pillars of soteriology (Christology) and general cosmology (theology of creation) whereby the commonalities as well as the specific differences from other religions became apparent. Moreover, the theoretical theology of religions and the practical interreligious dialogue condition each other and both ultimately aim at peace among religions.