The boundaries of monotheism : interdisciplinary explorations into the foundations of western monotheism / / edited by Anne-Marie Korte, Maaike de Haardt.

• Superior document: Studies in theology and religion, v. 13
• TeilnehmendeR: Korte, Anne-Marie, 1957-; Haardt, Maaike de, 1954-
• Year of Publication: 2009
• Language: English
• Series: Studies in theology and religion ; v. 13.
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (256 p.)
• Notes: Description based upon print version of record.

What is the significance of monotheism in modern western culture, taking into account both its problematic and promising aspects? Biblical texts and the biblical faith traditions bear a continuous, polemical tension between exclusive and inclusive perceptions and interpretations of monotheism. Western monotheism proves itself to be multi-significant and heterogeneous, producing boundary-setting as well as boundary-crossing tendencies, is the common thesis of the authors of this book, who have been collectively debating this theme for two years in an interdisciplinary scholarly setting. Their contributions range from the fields of biblical and religious studies, history and philosophy of religion, systematic theology, to gender studies in theology and religion.The authors also explain the particular contribution of their own theological discipline to these debates.

Table of Contents

A unique instability? : exploring the boundaries of monotheism : introduction / Anne-Marie Korte -- The boundaries of Israelite monotheism / Bob Becking -- The Divine Messiah : early Jewish monotheism and the New Testament / Patrick Chatelion Counet -- Monotheistic to a certain extent : the "good neighbours" of God in Ireland / Jacqueline Borsje -- The return of the gods : the clash between monotheism and polytheism in German romanticism / Bert Blans & Marcel Poorthuis -- The unity of God / René Munnik -- The whole of life : beyond the boundaries of monotheism? / Maaike de Haardt -- One unique God for all parts of life : reconsidering an exclusive tradition / Kune Biezeveld -- Dialogical theology as an answer to the aporias of monotheism / Akke van der Kooi -- God judging "in the midst of the gods" (Psalm 82:1) : confessing to one God after cultural monotheism / Erik Borgman -- The boundaries and gifts of monotheism : epilogue / Anne-Marie Korte.