Without Buddha I Could Not be a Christian
Without Buddha I Could Not be a Christian
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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.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781851686735 |
| ISBN 10 | 1851686738 |
| Title | Without Buddha I Could Not be a Christian |
| Author | Paul F Knitter |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Oneworld Publications |
| Year published | 2009-07-01 |
| Number of pages | 304 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |