Although we cannot attain Jesus in his fullness unless at the same time we also take into account his unique relationship with God which has a special nature of its own, this does not of itself mean that Jesus' unique way of life is the only way to God. For even Jesus not only reveals God but also conceals him, since he appeared among us in non-godlike, creaturely humanity. As man he is a historical, contingent being who in no way can represent the full riches of God.. unless one denies the reality of his real humanity (and that runs counter to the consensus of the church). So the gospel itself forbids us to speak of a Christian religious imperialism and exclusivism. Edward Schillebeeckx
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Jesus’ unique way of life is not the only way to God. It’s true that Jesus revealed God in his human life. But he also concealed God, because he appeared among us in non-godlike, creaturely humanity. Jesus was a historical, contingent being who in no way can represent the full riches of God, unless one denies the reality of his real humanity. So the gospel itself forbids us to speak of a Christian religious imperialism and exclusivism.

Source: Jesus In Our Western Culture: Mysticism, Ethics And Politics

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