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Seligman, Adam B., 1954-

Modest claims : dialogues and essays on tolerance and tradition / Adam B. Seligman - Notre Dame, Ind. : University of Notre Dame Press, ©2004 - xvi, 216 pages ; 24 cm - Erasmus Institute books . - Erasmus Institute books .

Includes bibliographical references (pages 197-203) and index

The first dialogue : on pluralism, religious liberty, and definitions of community -- The second dialogue : on the boundaries and meanings of revelation -- The third dialogue : on power and historical contexts -- Towards a phenomenology of religious tolerance -- Conclusion : languages of tolerance

Many critical political issues revolve around religion and tolerance. The predominant approach espouses liberal humanistic virtue. These doctrines fail to resonate in communities with traditional religious definitions of self and society. This text seeks to uncover sources of toleration and pluralism within Judaism, Christianity, and Islam

ISBN: 0268041067 9780268041069 0268041075 9780268041076

LCCN: 2003024639

Nat. Bib. No.: GBA605073 bnb

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Religious tolerance
Religions--Relations
Pluralism - religion - theory of
Tolerance and Tradition

LC Class. No.: BR1610 / .S46 2004

Dewey Class. No.: 210 SELM