Auf den Spuren Abrahams: dem Weg Jesu folgen

Auf den Spuren Abrahams: dem Weg Jesu folgen

By Detlef Schwartz

Book Description

Drawing from decades of ministry and international experience, retired pastor and theologian Detlef Schwartz presents a thoughtful examination of interfaith dialogue and religious understanding in our interconnected world. This comprehensive work emerges from the author's extensive service with the Evangelical Church in Germany, including transformative experiences in the United States and Latin America.

Schwartz weaves together his observations from diverse religious landscapes, from his pastoral work with the United Church of Christ in America to his encounters in the sprawling metropolis of Los Angeles. Through these varied perspectives, he explores the urgent need for meaningful conversation between different faith traditions, with particular attention to Christian-Islamic dialogue.

The book challenges readers to reconsider how religious education might evolve to better serve our pluralistic society. Schwartz advocates for a paradigm shift toward cultural education that actively promotes interfaith understanding rather than reinforcing religious boundaries. His approach suggests that true spiritual growth comes not from isolation but from genuine engagement with diverse religious perspectives.

This work offers valuable insights for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of how different faith traditions can coexist and learn from one another. Schwartz's international experience and academic background provide a solid foundation for exploring these complex questions about religion's role in fostering mutual respect and cultural bridge-building in contemporary society.

Who Is This For?

📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~8 hours)

📄 Length: 272 pages

What You'll Discover

  • ✓ Strengthen your faith journey
  • ✓ Explore Religious education
  • ✓ Explore Christianity and other religions
  • ✓ Explore Religious aspects
  • ✓ Explore timeless philosophical wisdom
  • ✓ Explore Islam
  • ✓ Explore Dialogue
  • ✓ Explore Christianity

Topics Covered

Interfaith relations Religious education Christianity and other religions Religious aspects Philosophy Islam Dialogue Christianity Relations Religion and culture

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