Religious Identity and Renewal in the Twenty-first Century

Jewish, Christian and Muslim Explorations

edited by Simone Sinn and Michael Reid Trice

Book cover: Religious Identity and Renewal in the Twenty-first Century

Extent: 280 pages

Publisher: Evangelische Verlagsanstalt

Subjects: Religious Studies

Series: LWF Documentation

Series volume number: 60

Language: English

Paperback (Published)

(January 2016)

ISBN: 9783374041718

6.06 x 9.06 inches

Price: $25.00

In stock

Religions carry strong visions of renewal and thereby have the potential to trigger dynamics of change in all spheres of human life. Religions have contributed to societal transformation and processes of renewal spark intensive theological debates. The renewal of religious identity is informed by how religious communities interpret their traditions and past, present, and future challenges to themselves, society and the world at large. How do religious communities understand their own resources and criteria for renewal in the twenty-first century? In this publication, Jewish, Christian and Muslim scholars analyze and reflect on the meaning and dynamics of religious renewal and explore the meaning of religious renewal across religious traditions.


Religions carry strong visions of renewal and thereby have the potential to trigger dynamics of change in all spheres of human life. Religions have contributed to societal transformation and processes of renewal spark intensive theological debates. The renewal of religious identity is informed by how religious communities interpret their traditions and past, present, and future challenges to themselves, society and the world at large. How do religious communities understand their own resources and criteria for renewal in the twenty-first century? In this publication, Jewish, Christian and Muslim scholars analyze and reflect on the meaning and dynamics of religious renewal and explore the meaning of religious renewal across religious traditions.

  • Edited by Simone Sinn
  • Edited by Michael Reid Trice

"Overall, the book invites innovative thought within one's tradition while in conversation with religious neighbors. It is appropriate for undergraduate and graduate courses, as well as lay reading groups." --Hans Gustafson, University of Saint Thomas, Lutheran Quarterly Vol. 30, No. 4