Without Buddha I Could Not be a Christian by Paul F Knitter

Without Buddha I Could Not be a Christian by Paul F Knitter

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Narrates how the author, a theologian, overcame a crisis of faith by looking to Buddhism for inspiration. From prayer to how Christianity views life after death, this book argues that a Buddhist standpoint can encourage a person-centred conception of Christianity, where individual religious experience comes first, and liturgy and tradition second.

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Without Buddha I Could Not be a Christian by Paul F Knitter

Being a Christian isn't easy. Sustaining belief without any doubts for one's entire life is a very rare accomplishment. Indeed, many would say that examining one's faith at least once is a central part of the Christian condition. In this landmark work, esteemed theologian Paul F. Knitter explains the unique path that he took to overcome his doubts, becoming a stronger Christian in the process. Honest and unflinching, Without Buddha I Could not be a Christian narrates each spiritual dilemma that Knitter has struggled with and explains how a Buddhist worldview has allowed him to resolve each one. From the petitioning nature of Christian prayer to how Christianity views life after death, Knitter argues that a Buddhist standpoint can help inspire a more person-centered conception of Christianity, where individual religious experience comes first, and liturgy and tradition second. Moving and revolutionary, this edition comes with a new postscript in which Professor Knitter reflects on and re-evaluates his position as a double-belonger.
Paul F. Knitter is Paul Tillich Professor of Theology, Union Theological Seminar, New York. A leading advocate of religious pluralism, he is author of over ten books on the subject.
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ISBN 13 9781851686735
ISBN 10 1851686738
Titre Without Buddha I Could Not be a Christian
Auteur Paul F Knitter
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Type de reliure Paperback
Éditeur Oneworld Publications
Année de publication 2009-07-01
Nombre de pages 304
Note de couverture La photo du livre est présentée à titre d'illustration uniquement. La reliure, la couverture ou l'édition réelle peuvent varier.
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