Prologue: Reflections on Vaishnava-Christian Dialogue

Abstract

The article "Prologue: Reflections on Vaishnava-Christian Dialogue" by Francis X. Clooney, S.J., offers an introductory reflection on the theological, personal, and intellectual dimensions of Vaishnava-Christian dialogue. Drawing from his Jesuit background and interfaith experience, Clooney explores themes such as embodiment, divine love, and revelation, framing interreligious dialogue as a mutual path toward deeper understanding rooted in bhakti and Catholic spirituality.