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The Absoluteness of Christianity and the History of Religions

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Troeltsch struggled for several decades to understand how the role of history and culture affected development of religion. He moved from a view that Christianity was the `absolute' religious view (as postulated in this book 1901) to a view that Christianity was absolutely true, for Christians (1923). Earnest Troeltsch was an inclusivist/pluralist by the time of his death. In "The Absoluteness of Christianity" all religions are evolving towards, and ultimately culminate in Christianity. He states Christianity is not only the high point of religious experience, but Christianity also is "the loftiest and most spiritual revelation we know at all."

Troeltsch had a considerable influence on younger theologians of his time, especially through his insistence that the church must drastically rethink its attitude toward other faith. Though this is a exacting read (after reading it twice I finally had the `eureka!' experience' ) its short,160 pages, make it undaunting. This classic should be in the hands of every serious student of contemporary Christian history and every students of religions should have this classic. Highly Recommended