The Unique and Universal Christ

This is the most compelling analysis and refutation yet of the famous typology of stances toward other religions (exclusivism, inclusivismn and pluralism). Collins points impressively to a new theology of religions that affirms both the uniqueness of Jesus Christ and the importance of interfaith learning. A must-read for anyone interested in interfaith dialogue.

~Miroslav Volf, Henry B. Wright Professor of Theology, Yale Divinity School and author of Flourishing: Why We Need Religion in a Globalized World

In the theology of religions there have been many attempts to critique and move beyond the typology of exclusivism, inclusivism, and pluralism. Here at last is a thoroughly convincing alternative paradigm, creatively developing the categories of Hans Frei. Collins does even more: he shows how his approach both illuminates the Christian ecumenical movement’s significant engagements with other religions during the past century, and also opens up constructive, generous, and humble ways in which Christians can both be true to Jesus Christ and also relate wisely to those in other religious traditions.

~David F. Ford, Regius Professor of Divinity Emeritus, University of Cambridge

Collins carefully shows how Hans Frei can help rethink the entire theology of religions project. With The Unique and Universal Christ, the post-liberal agenda is moved one step forward in a most helpful and constructive manner.

~Gavin D'Costa, Professor of Catholic Theology, University of Bristol

The many qualities of this present work—clarity of thought, careful scholarship, judicious judgment, and attractive style—assure that [Collins'] future work will be that of a first-class theologian.

~Peter C. Phan, Theological Studies

Collins has taken Frei’s hermeneutics, Christology and theological method and extended themin a creative way to think about theology of religions, indeed a welcome addition to Freischolarship.

~Daniel D. Shin, Scottish Journal of Theology