An Emulation of Sanctity

""Over the past few decades, Christian theologians have laid the theoretical foundations for interfaith dialogue--a necessary but relatively easy task. In this fascinating volume, Yann Vagneux undertakes the far more demanding work of embodying the lived dimension of interreligious encounter. His work on spiritual expatriation represents interreligious spirituality at its finest, deepening our understanding of Hinduism and Christianity alike."" --Enrico Beltramini, Professor of Theology, Retired, Notre Dame de Namur University, California ""With his magnanimous spirit, religious erudition, and spiritual depth, Yann Vagneux plunges into the Hindu tradition and is able to lift up the various ways in which it may open, or, to use his own expression, 'dilate' Christianity and make it receptive the way God speaks through the saintly figures and ideas of other religions."" --Catherine Cornille, Professor of Comparative Theology, Boston College ""A pilgrim himself, Yann Vagneux invites us--Hindus and Christians--to understand ourselves as pilgrims journeying in friendship towards the divine who always exceeds our understanding. He shows us that by attentively and humbly opening our hearts and minds to each other, we could share what is most sacred and dear to us, we could become more authentic versions of ourselves, and we could be enriched by experiencing the deep sanctity in each other's lives. His writing is suffused with a deep love for Hindus and the insights of Hindu spirituality. This book resonates with the message that it is only through such love and embrace that one could hope to enter into and understand a tradition different from one's own."" --Anantanand Rambachan, Professor Emeritus of Religion, St. Olaf College