Hans Küng Libros

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.

Provides a picture of the Church's theological image as expressed in the historical forms it has taken thru the centuries from the present day back to its origins. The book uncovers, for both Protestant & Roman Catholic, some lessons about the community to which he or she belongs.

Christian faith presented with brilliant clarity and deep understanding, for the widest possible audience.

Hans Kung emphasizes the pressing need for dialogue and understanding in a world fraught with division and conflict. He explores themes of faith, ethics, and the importance of global cooperation, urging readers to reflect on their roles in fostering peace and unity. Through a blend of personal insights and philosophical reflections, Kung challenges conventional beliefs and advocates for a more compassionate approach to humanity's shared challenges. This work serves as a call to action for individuals and communities alike.

Hans Kueng's Global Responsiblity, published in 1991, marked an important new stage in his work. On the one hand it led to his magisterial books on Judaism and Christianity, and on the other hand it led to the Declaration toward a Global Ethic, approved by the Parliament of the World Religions in 1993, and the setting up of the Global Ethic Foundation of which he is president. This book marks a further practical step forward. In it Kueng enters into a detailed examination of current ethical issues in politics and economics in a way which will surprise those who regard him solely as a theologian. Discussed at every stage of its creation with experts in politics and economics, his argument shows a quite remarkable grasp of contemporary issues and has that professional touch which is so much a hallmark of all that he has written. Can politics break all the rules, whether in international politics, domestic questions or in their personal lives? Is power everything, and do the means justify the end? These are the questions dealt with in the first part, which offers historical surveys of Realpolitik and more idealistic attempts at an alternative along with discussions of the war in former Yugoslavia and the Gulf War. Is the welfare state doomed? Is the market a law to itself? Does the future lie with the transnational companies? How much scope is there fore ethics in a business world which increasingly seems to be dominated by financial scandals? These are the issues in the second part. As well as tackling all these difficult questions in depth, Hans Kueng offers his own concrete suggestions for a more humane social order. His vision will fascinate all those concerned for a better world, of all religious beliefs or none. Hans Kueng was President of te Global Ethic Foundation in Tuebingen, Germany.

Kung joins with three esteemed colleagues to address the question: "Can we break through the barriers of noncommunication, fear, and mistrust that separate the followers of the world's great religions?" The authors analyze the main lines of approach taken by Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism, and give Christian responses to the values and challenges each tradition presents.