Christianity among the Religions of the World

by Carlos G. Martin

Overview

This work examines the religions of the world form the particular perspective of Christianity. It aims to accomplish a dual goal: 1) to provide an introductory review of the historical development of the religions of the world and a description of their belief systems, and 2) to explore avenues for an effective Christian witnessing among those who follow them. Christianity Among the Religions of the World is appropriate for students and educators in Christian colleges, universities, and seminaries.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780761837930
Publisher:	University Press of America
Publication date:	06/15/2007
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	455
Product dimensions:	6.06(w) x 9.05(h) x 1.34(d)

About the Author

Carlos G. Martin holds a Ph.D. in Missions and Evangelism from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, Texas. He has done research and conducted seminaries in Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, and all three Americas. His experience of eight years in Asia provided him with an opportunity to meet people of most religions. He is currently director of the Institute of Missions and Evangelism at Southern Adventist University, Collegedale, Tennessee. Dr. Martin is also author of The Science of Soul Winning and Turning the World Upside Down.

Table of Contents

Part 1 Preface
Chapter 2 Religion
Chapter 3 World Religions
Chapter 4 Is There Salvation Outside Christianity?
Chapter 5 Evangelism
Chapter 6 Hinduism
Chapter 7 Christian Witness to Hindus
Chapter 8 Jainism
Chapter 9 Sikhism
Chapter 10 Buddha and His Teachings
Chapter 11 Major Buddhist Divisions
Chapter 12 Buddhism and Christianity
Chapter 13 Introduction to Chinese Religions
Chapter 14 Confucianism
Chapter 15 Taoism
Chapter 16 Shintoism
Chapter 17 Christian Witness to the Chinese and Other East Asians
Chapter 18 Judaism
Chapter 19 Zoroastrianism
Chapter 20 Islam
Chapter 21 Christian Witness to Muslims
Chapter 22 Baha'ism
Chapter 23 Christianity
Chapter 24 Catholicism
Chapter 25 Protestantism
Chapter 26 Sects and Cults Found in Christianity
Chapter 27 The Secular Mind and Christianity
Chapter 28 Traditional Folk Religions
Chapter 29 Occultism

Editorial Reviews

In this day, Christians and Christian movements must be aware of and in dialogue with followers of the other religions of the world. Dialogue in this statement means communication with the purpose of conversion to Christianity. Dr. Carlos Martin sounds a needed emphasis for the approach to Christians to followers of other beliefs.

Dr. Daniel R. Sánchez

This is an excellent resource for Christians to understand other religions and their culture, especially in this time of globalization. How I wish it had been available during my years as a missionary. I commend Dr. Martin and personally would not be without this precious volume.

Dr. Jack J. Blanco

Dr. Carlos Martin understands Christianity and also other religions. These understandings empower him to write convincingly about world religions and the relationship of Christianity to these belief systems. This book will contribute markedly to the study of world religions but more important, will contribute to the Christian witness to followers of these faiths.

Dr. Ebbie C. Smith

This is an excellent resource for Christians to understand other religions and their culture, especially in this time of globalization. How I wish it had been available during my years as a missionary. I commend Dr. Martin and personally would not be without this precious volume.--Dr. Jack J. Blanco, retired missionary tp Africa and the Far East. Dean of the School of Religion, Southern Adventist University, Collegedale, Tenne

Dr. Carlos Martin understands Christianity and also other religions. These understandings empower him to write convincingly about world religions and the relationship of Christianity to these belief systems. This book will contribute markedly to the study of world religions but more important, will contribute to the Christian witness to followers of these faiths.--Dr. Ebbie C. Smith, retired missionary to Indonesia; professor of Christian Ethics and Missions, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Ft. Worth, Texas

In this day, Christians and Christian movements must be aware of and in dialogue with followers of the other religions of the world. Dialogue in this statement means communication with the purpose of conversion to Christianity. Dr. Carlos Martin sounds a needed emphasis for the approach to Christians to followers of other beliefs.--Dr. Daniel R. Sánchez, Associate Dean, Masters Degrees, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Ft. Worth, Texas

From the Publisher

In this day, Christians and Christian movements must be aware of and in dialogue with followers of the other religions of the world. Dialogue in this statement means communication with the purpose of conversion to Christianity. Dr. Carlos Martin sounds a needed emphasis for the approach to Christians to followers of other beliefs.

Dr. Daniel R. Sánchez