of syncretism have been at work at the same time throughout history. The Christian tradition, at its best, has been a blend of prophetic exclusivism and enlightened inclusivism, and these models have an ancient lineage. Seventh, it is difficult to sort out where Michael finally is willing to plant his flag. He makes it clear that the exclusive, inclusive, and pluralist models won’t work. He seems to be pointing in chapters 8–10 to a sort of transcendent unity. If the mystical path, grounded openness,