In the contemporary, pluralistic world, the philosophic or theological impulse to dig trenches is challenged by the moral imperative to build bridges instead. Towards A World Theology offers a large-hearted vision that does justice both to the universal dynamism of faith and to the particular faith traditions. Towards a World Theology uses the data of comparative religion to bring into relief the outlines of a world theology. Smith traces an emerging consciousness in the various faith traditions as they become interrelated strands in the common religious history of humankind. The goal: to suggest a language of global theology.