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Küng, Hans was born on March 19, 1928 in Lucerne, Switzerland.
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Islam: Past, Present and Future
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For more than two decades the world religions have been a central topic for Hans Küng. In books which have inspired millions throughout human society, he has pioneered work towards a new dialogue between cultures. In this extraordinarily comprehensive book, he gives an in-depth account of Islam, the second largest world religion after Christianity. Describing paradigm shifts in its 1400-year history, outlining the various currents and surveying the positions of Islam on the urgent questions of the day, few present-day theologians could have written such a complete analysis. As in Küngs earlier studies on Judaism (1991) and Christianity (1994), he focuses on the central principles in the faith and seeks to show the parallels between the monotheistic world religions. With detailed analysis of the contents and meaning of the Koran, he challenges the notion that people of different religions are intrinsically opposed. Indeed, in the introduction of this thought-provoking and powerful book, he explicitly presents its message as being the antithesis of that of the influential Clash of Civilisations (1993), by Samuel Huntington. Instead of presenting Islam as the new ?enemy in a post Cold War world, and regarding the current international situation as a call for further rearmament and hatred, he suggests that a "peace between religions" is a prerequisite for "peace between nations". Informative, opinionated and exceedingly well-constructed, this is a masterpiece by the foremost scholar in his field. In a world where understanding of global politics requires a knowledge of Islam, there is no better place to start. Dr. Küng is President of the Foundation for a Global Ethic (Weltethos). From 1960 until his retirement in 1996, he was Professor of Ecumenical Theology and Director of the Institute for Ecumenical Research at the University of Tübingen. He is a scholar of theology and philosophy and a prolific writer. He was recently named among Foreign Affairs One Hundred Public Intellectuals
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Judaism: Between Yesterday and Tomorrow
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Swiss-German theologian Kung planned this massive synthesis of Christian history and systematic theology as a sequel to his On Being Christian (1976) and as a companion to Judaism (Crossroad, 1992). Ever the Catholic Church's "faithful critic," Kung displays a dazzling breadth of scholarship. Professor of ecumenical theology at the University of Tubingen, he bases his approach on five historical paradigm shifts: Jewish apocalyptic Christianity, early church ecumenism, the Roman system in the medieval papal church, the Reformation, and modern democracy. He notes dominant influences in each, presenting his convictions on the essence of Christianity and moving toward a polycentrism where Orthodox, Catholic, and evangelical traditions are not mutually exclusive. Over 30 diagrams and many stimulating "questions for the future" sidebars are included. Not all readers will accept the views of this Vatican II peritus (nor did the Vatican in 1973). But the work is a remarkable achievement for a church always in need of reform and reformers. Recommended for all theology collections.
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Justification: The Doctrine of Karl Barth and a Catholic Reflection
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Now, forty years since its original publication, Hans Kung's groundbreaking study--acclaimed as a model for ecumenical discussion--has become a classic work. Looking at the doctrine of justification as understood by the Protestant theologian Karl Barth in comparison to classic Roman Catholic theology, Kung found that the two had similar ideas about the main elements of justification. He argued there is fundamental agreement between Catholicism and Barth's doctrine and that the somewhat divergent viewpoints "would not warrant a division in the Church." This anniversary edition now features a new essay assessing Kung's work in light of contemporary ecumenical dialogues between Roman Catholics and Protestants.
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Does God Exist?: An Answer for Today (English and German Edition)
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Through an analysis of the philosophies of Descartes, Pascal, Hegel, Marx, Freud, and others a theologian argues for the existence of God, and for the acceptance of the Christian concept of God
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Great Christian Thinkers: Paul, Origen, Augustine, Aquinas, Luther, Schleiermacher, Barth
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"Solidly researched, informative description and evaluation of seven monumental Christian thinkers groupedand related incisively by a brilliant contemporary theological mind. A treat not to be missed." -National Catholic Reporter"As insightful as it is penetrating. The essays can indeed serve as introductions in and of themselves, each with a short biigraphy, a delineation of the theological positions held, and a concluding assessment of what lies ahead." -Anglican Theological Review>
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Church
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For religion to work today there must be an awareness of the profound mystery and wonder of life, combined with an awareness of the practical and everyday living. This book discusses how the holiness, mystery and fascination with the divine can be encountered through spirituality.
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On Being a Christian
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One of this century's most prominent and outspoken theologians affirms the vitality and uniqueness of Christianity by tracing it back to the reality of the historical Christ.
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The Beginning of All Things: Science and Religion
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Translated by John Bowden In an age when faith and science seem constantly to clash, can theologians and scientists come to a meeting of minds? Yes, maintains the intrepid Hans Küng, as he brilliantly argues here that religion and science are not mutually exclusive but complementary. Focusing on beginnings -- beginnings of time, of the world, of man, of human will -- Küng deals with an array of scientific precepts and teachings. From a unified field theory to quantum physics to the Big Bang to the theory of relativity -- even superstring and chaos theories -- he examines all of the theories regarding the beginning of the universe and life (of all kinds) in that universe. Küng seeks to reconcile theology with the latest scientific insights, holding that "a confrontational model for the relationship between science and theology is out of date, whether put forward by fundamentalist believers and theologians or by rationalistic scientists and philosophers." While accepting evolution as scientists generally describe it, he still maintains a role for God in founding the laws of nature by which life evolved and in facilitating the adventure of creation. Exhibiting little patience for scientists who do not see beyond the limits of their discipline or for believers who try to tell experts how things must have been, Küng challenges readers to think more deeply about the beginnings in order to facilitate a new beginning in dialogue and understanding.
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Freud and the Problem of God: Enlarged Edition (The Terry Lectures Series)
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In this highly acclaimed book, one of the most prominent theologians in the world offers a theological and psychoanalytic assessment of Freuds atheism and of its implications for current psychoanalytic practice. In the original section of the book, now entitled ?God?An Infantile Illusion?, Hans Küng traces Freuds views on religion and religious longing, compares Jungs and Adlers attitudes toward religion, shows that Freuds arguments against the existence of God are theologically unsound, and concludes with a frank and provocative discussion of what psychoanalysis may be able to teach the Christian Church. In a new section, ?Religion?The Final Taboo?, Küng points out that religions still plays a negligible role in the practice of psychoanalysis, despite its increasing importance in the lives of most people. Has religion replaced sex, Küng asks, as an integral facet of human experience ignored or repressed by the very profession that seeks to enlighten? Reviews of the first edition: ?This should stand as one of Dr. Küngs finest works.?Edmund Fuller, Wall Street Journal ?A balanced, thorough, and very readable discussion of Freuds critique of religion? A model of the clarity, honesty, and fairness we can always expect to find in Küngs writings. ?John F. Haught, America ?An honest, sympathetic pro-and-con assessment of specific elements of Freuds critique by a well-known German Catholic theologian, easily accessible to the interested layperson and valuable for both theologians and psychologists.?Library Journal ?Küng carefully, sympathetically investigates Freuds interpretations of religion, both within his clinical theories and personal history. ?Lisa Mitchell, Los Angeles Times
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Hans Küng
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Hans Küng, Swiss theologian, educator. Ordained priest Roman Catholic Church, 1954. Member of Concilium Executive Editorial Committee, Poets, Playwrights, Editors, Essayists and Novelists association Center West Germany, Poets, Playwrights, Editors, Essayists and Novelists association American Center.
Education
Licentiate in Philosophy, Gregorian University, Rome, 1951. Licentiate in Theology, 1955. Doctor in Theology, Institute Catholic and Sorbonne, Paris, 1957.
Doctor of Laws (honorary), St. Louis University, 1963. Doctor of Laws (honorary), U.Toronto, 1984. Doctor of Divinity (honorary), Pacific School Religion, Berkeley, California, 1966.
Doctor of Divinity (honorary), University Dublin, Ireland, 1995. Doctor of Divinity (honorary), University Wales, Swansea, 1999. Doctor of Divinity, Florida International University, 2002.
HHD (honorary), Loyola University, Chicago, 1970. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Ramapo College, New Jersey, 1999. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Hebrew Union College, Cincinnati, 2000.
Career
Ordained priest 1954. Assistant, for Dogmatic Catholic Theological, University of Miinster/Westfalen 1959-1960. Professor Fundamental Theological, University of Tubingen 63.
Professor, of Dogmatics and Ecumenical Theology and Director, Institute Ecumenical Research 1963-1980, Professor, of Ecumenical Theology, Director Institute of Ecumenical Research (under direct responsibility of President, and Senate University of Tubingen) since 1980.
Honorary Doctor of Laws (Saint Louis, Toronto), Honorary Doctor of Divinity (Pacific School of Religion, Berkeley, University Glasgow, Cambridge), Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters (Chicago, Michigan, Ann Arbor).
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The Beginning of All Things: Science and Religion
( Translated by John Bowden In an age when faith and sc...)
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Freud and the Problem of God: Enlarged Edition (The Terry Lectures Series)
( In this highly acclaimed book, one of the most prominen...)
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Judaism: Between Yesterday and Tomorrow
(Swiss-German theologian Kung planned this massive synthes...)
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Does God Exist?: An Answer for Today (English and German Edition)
(Through an analysis of the philosophies of Descartes, Pas...)
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Great Christian Thinkers: Paul, Origen, Augustine, Aquinas, Luther, Schleiermacher, Barth
("Solidly researched, informative description and evaluati...)
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On Being a Christian
(One of this century's most prominent and outspoken theolo...)
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Church
(For religion to work today there must be an awareness of ...)
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Justification: The Doctrine of Karl Barth and a Catholic Reflection
( Now, forty years since its original publication, Hans K...)
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Islam: Past, Present and Future
( For more than two decades the world religions have been...)
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Christianity: Essence, History, Future
("A big book on a big subject by the biggest name in conte...)
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The Beginning of All Things: Science and Religion
Membership
Member of Concilium Executive Editorial Committee, Poets, Playwrights, Editors, Essayists and Novelists association Center West Germany, Poets, Playwrights, Editors, Essayists and Novelists association American Center.
