Interpreting Proverbs 11:18-31, Psalm 73, and Ecclesiastes 9:1-12 in light of, and as a response to, Thai Buddhist interpretations : a contribution to Christian-Buddhist dialogue / by Kari Storstein Haug.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Haug, Kari Storstein.

Series:

Studies in systematic theology (Leiden, Netherlands) ; v. 10.

Studies in systematic theology, 1876-1518 ; vol. 10

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bible. Old Testament--Buddhist interpretations.

Bible.

Christianity and other religions--Relations--Theravāda Buddhism.

Christianity and other religions.

Theravāda Buddhism--Relations--Christianity.

Theravāda Buddhism.

Theravāda Buddhism--Thailand.

Wisdom literature--Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Wisdom literature.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (356 p.)

Place of Publication:

Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2012.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This book discusses how three Old Testament wisdom texts can be interpreted in light of, and as a response to Thai Buddhist interpretations. Its central aim is to explore a new method in Buddhist-Christian dialogue that has three steps. First, Buddhists are asked to reflect on biblical texts, second, the texts are analyzed by placing Christian and Buddhist perspectives side by side, and finally points of convergence and difference are established in order to provide a platform for further dialogue. The study succeeds in demonstrating that the method explored is a fruitful approach to interreligious dialogue which takes interpretations of biblical texts by the religious ‘other’ seriously, and manages to both affirm commonalities and face religious difference.

Contents:

Preliminary Material

Introduction

Thai Buddhist Interpretations of Proverbs 11:18–31, Psalm 73, and Ecclesiastes 9:1–12 Introduction to Part I

Thai Buddhist Interpretations of Proverbs 11:18–31

Thai Buddhist Interpretations of Psalm 73

Thai Buddhist Interpretations of Ecclesiastes 9:1–12

Conclusion to Part I: Thai Buddhist Interpretations

Interpreting Proverbs 11:18–31, Psalm 73, and Ecclesiastes 9:1–12 in Light of, and as a Response to, Thai Buddhist Interpretations Introduction to Part II

Interpreting Proverbs 11:18–31 in Light of, and as a Response to, Thai Buddhist Interpretations

Interpreting Psalm 73 in Light of, and as a Response to, Thai Buddhist Interpretations

Interpreting Ecclesiastes 9:1–12 in Light of, and as a Response to, Thai Buddhist Interpretations

Conclusion to Part II

Conclusion

Appendix

Sources and Bibliography

Index of Biblical References

Index of Subjects

Index of Names.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

ISBN:

1-280-49596-0

9786613591197

90-04-22712-1

OCLC:

818955267

Publisher Number:

10.1163/9789004227125 DOI