Sin and Salvation in the World Religions A Short Introduction

by Coward, Harold

• ISBN13: 9781851683192
• ISBN10: 1851683194
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-05-27
• Publisher: Oneworld Publications

Summary

This text provides a global yet concise survey of the role played by sin andalvation in Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Buddhism and Hinduism. Consideringhat sin actually is, and what constitutes salvation, it draws on scripturaleachings and the view of leading thinkers on human frailty and the afterlifen the major world faiths. With a conclusion which offers a balanced view ofhe similarities between all religions, this is an accessible guide fortudents and theologians alike.

Author Biography

Harold Coward is the Director of the Centre for Studies in Religion and Society at the University of Victoria, Canada.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. ix
Introduction	p. 1
Judaism	p. 5
The human condition--Life under Torah	p. 7
Evolution of the Jewish concept of redemption	p. 10
Redemption, the Messiah, the resurrection of the body and the afterlife	p. 24
Christianity	p. 28
The human condition	p. 29
The New Testament view of Jesus as Saviour	p. 34
Salvation through the centuries	p. 38
Salvation and the afterlife	p. 54
Islam	p. 59
The human condition	p. 60
Salvation in the Qur'an	p. 63
The means to salvation	p. 71
Salvation and the afterlife	p. 84
Hinduism	p. 89
The human condition	p. 91
Salvation in the Hindu scriptures	p. 95
Four Hindu paths to release (moksa)	p. 104
Buddhism	p. 124
The human condition	p. 126
Salvation in Buddhist scripture	p. 131
Philosophical debate over how to realize release (nirvana)	p. 139
Conclusion	p. 161
Notes	p. 171
Index	p. 187
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