Aquinas in Dialogue

Written and edited by leading scholars in the field, this collection explores Aquinas’ continuing relevance to contemporary theology and his ability to enlighten inter- and intra-faith dialogue. Explores Aquinas’ continuing relevance to contemporary theology. Looks at how Aquinas illuminates dialogue both among Christians and between Christians and non-Christians today. Written by both scholars of Aquinas and those who are actively involved in ecumenical and inter-religious dialogue. Topics range from Aquinas and Eastern Orthodoxy to Aquinas and atheism. Helps us to think rigorously about what is required to speak truthfully to people with different beliefs.

1. Aquinas, Merit and Reformation Theology After the Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification: Michael Root (Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary). 2. Ex Occidente Lux? Aquinas and Eastern Orthodox Theology: Bruce D. Marshall (Southern Methodist University). 3. Thomas Aquinas and Judaism: Henk J. M. Schoot (Catholic Theological University of Utrecht ) and Pim Valkenberg (Catholic University of Nijmegen). 4. Thomas Aquinas and Islam: David B. Burrell, CSC (University of Notre Dame). 5. Aquinas Meets the Buddhists: Prolegomenon to an Authentically Thomas-ist Basis for Dialogue: Paul Williams (University of Bristol). 6. Aquinas and Analytical Philosophy: Natural Allies?: Fergus Kerr, OP (Blackfriars). 7. On Denying the Right God: Aquinas on Atheism and Idolatry: Denys Turner (University of Cambridge). 8. Shouting in the Land of the Hard of Hearing: Ob Being a Hillbilly Thomist: Frederick Christian Bauerschmidt (Loyola College).