Without Buddha I could not be a Christian / Paul F. Knitter.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Knitter, Paul F.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Spiritual life--Christianity.

Spiritual life.

Christian life.

Christianity and other religions--Buddhism.

Christianity and other religions.

Buddhism.

Physical Description:

xvii, 240 pages ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Oxford : Oneworld, 2009.

Summary:

Being a Christian isn't easy. Sustaining your belief throughout your life is a rare accomplishment. Indeed, central to the Christian condition is reflection on one's faith. In this landmark work, well-known theologian Paul Knitter explains how he looked to Buddhism to overcome a crisis of faith, becoming a stronger and more committed Christian in the process.

Honest and unflinching, Without Buddha I Could not be a Christian is a moving story of one man's quest for truth and spiritual authenticity. From the nature of prayer to Christian views on life after death, Knitter demonstrates how Buddhist perspectives can inspire a more person-centred and socially engaged understanding of Christianity. With a renewed emphasis on religious experience above rigid dogma and ritual, an enlivened Christianity can result, with beneficial consequences for worship, social action, and engagement with the Christian tradition.

Contents:

Nirvana and God the transcendent other

Nirvana and God the personal other

Nirvana and God the mysterious other

Nirvana and heaven

Jesus the Christ and Gautama the Buddha

Prayer and meditation

Making peace and being peace

Promiscuity or hybridity?

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [222]-233) and index.

ISBN:

9781851686735

1851686738

OCLC:

297145808

Publisher Number:

99941234606