Selflessness in the Pattern of Salvation

The '‘death of self' appears to be an essential feature of the redemptive goal on which several religious quests converge. It would seem, therefore, that here lies a convenient pragmatic criterion to determine the efficacy of the various religions in achieving their desired ends, and one w...

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Published in:Religious studies
Main Author: Williams, Cyril Glyndwr 1921-2004 (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Cambridge Univ. Press [1971]
In: Religious studies
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Summary:The '‘death of self' appears to be an essential feature of the redemptive goal on which several religious quests converge. It would seem, therefore, that here lies a convenient pragmatic criterion to determine the efficacy of the various religions in achieving their desired ends, and one which would be valid in several religious traditions, thereby overcoming the impasse of particularity in inter-faith discussion.
ISSN:1469-901X
Contains:Enthalten in: Religious studies
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1017/S0034412500001955