{"product_id":"9780802863874","title":"Between Relativism and Fundamentalism","description":"Our contemporary culture is dominated by two extremes -- relativism and fundamentalism. Neither is desirable: relativism claims that all questions of truth are irrelevant, whereas fundamentalism insists on sole possession of absolute truth. Internationally renowned sociologist of religion Peter Berger has gathered a group of scholars to consider how, from out of different traditions, one can define a middle position between both extremes. \/ After an extensive introductory overview by Berger, three essays (-sociological descriptions-) give an objective picture of how relativism and fundamentalism play out in today's world. In the second part (-theological directions-) authors from several different Christian traditions and one conservative Jewish tradition flesh out a normative middle ground that is neither relativist -- they affirm specific truth claims -- nor fundamentalist -- their affirmations include tolerance of the claims of others.","brand":"P. Berger","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45865279488318,"sku":"9780802863874","price":753.06,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4357\/7662\/products\/9780802863874_49fe33c1-adcc-469e-97d7-415687314d1d.jpg?v=1707329959","url":"https:\/\/exclusivebooks.co.za\/products\/9780802863874","provider":"Exclusive Books Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}