Jesus beyond Christianity : the classic texts / edited by Gregory A. Barker & Stephen E. Gregg ; foreword by Desmond M. Tutu.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Barker, Gregory A.

Gregg, Stephen E.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Christianity and other religions.

Jesus Christ.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (321 p.)

Place of Publication:

Oxford : Oxford University Press, c2010.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

For the first time classic readings on Jesus from outside of Christianity have been brought together in one volume. Jesus Beyond Christianity: The Classic Texts features significant passages on Jesus from Judaism, Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism. The fifty-six selections span two millennia of thought, including translated extracts from the Talmud and the Qur'an, and writings by Mahatma Gandhi and the 14th Dalai Lama. The volume features fresh translations of important texts, 'Key-Issues' introductions, questions for discussion and guides for further reading. Importantly, each set of readings ends

Contents:

CONTENTS; GENERAL INTRODUCTION; I. JESUS IN JUDAISM: THE CLASSIC TEXTS; II. JESUS IN ISLAM: THE CLASSIC TEXTS; III. JESUS IN HINDUISM: THE CLASSIC TEXTS; IV. JESUS IN BUDDHISM: THE CLASSIC TEXTS; ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS; INDEX

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-282-50200-X

9786612502002

0-19-157300-0

OCLC:

536370641