Abstract
This essay addresses the theological challenge posed by religious pluralism, specifically responding to Paul Knitter’s view that Jesus Christ is only a partial revelation of an inexhaustible Divine Mystery. Knitter argues that all religions contain limited fragments of the one Truth, meaning Jesus is not the sole or full revelation of God. Rejecting Knitter's premise as contrary to Christian faith, this essay utilizes the New Testament to argue that Jesus is the absolute "Truth"—the full, qualitative manifestation of God’s very self. However, to respectfully account for other world religions, the author proposes a distinction between "Truth" and "truths." While "Truth" is the direct embodiment of God in Jesus, "truths" represent the secondary, spirit-led knowledge about God and existence found across different faiths. Ultimately, the essay demonstrates that acknowledging divine "truths" in other religions does not diminish or complement the unique fullness of revelation found in Christ.
Recommended Citation
Monteiro, Lancy
(2020)
"Jesus Christ: Partial or Fullness of Truth?,"
Landas: Vol. 34:
No.
1, Article 3.
Available at:
https://archium.ateneo.edu/landas/vol34/iss1/3