Review: The Construction of Orthodoxy and Heresy: Neo-Confucian, Islamic, Jewish, and Early Christian Patterns (original) (raw)

John B. Henderson's "The Construction of Orthodoxy and Heresy" explores the concepts of orthodoxy and heresy across Neo-Confucianism, Islam, rabbinical Judaism, and early Christianity. By investigating these themes, Henderson uncovers a shared typology that suggests these notions can be applied broadly, challenging the view that they are confined to the Abrahamic traditions. The work highlights the evolution of orthodoxy and the role of heresy in shaping religious discourse, while also critiquing the limitations of both theological frameworks and academic approaches to religion.