An honest, unflinching tale of re-finding one's faith, from one of the world's most famous theologians
Preface: Am I Still a Christian?
1 Nirvana and God the Transcendent Other
2 Nirvana and God the Personal Other
3 Nirvana and God the Mysterious Other
4 Nirvana and Heaven
5 Jesus the Christ and Gautama the Buddha
6 Prayer and Meditation
7 Making Peace and Being Peace
Conclusion: Promiscuity or Hybridity?
Glossary
Sources and Resources
Index
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.
"In this revealing retrospective, Knitter recounts very personally
how his encounters with liberation theology and with other
religions, especially Buddhism, challenged and transformed his
Christian faith. This will be of interest to all who are concerned
with religious diversity and social justice."
*Leo Lefebure, Professor of Theology, Georgetown University and
author of The Buddha and the Christ*
"The dialogue between Christianity and Buddhism is one of the most
important conversations of our time, and Paul Knitter's new book
shows why. It offers much more than words: religion at its best
transforms us, and herein we see its fruits. If you want to know
how religions can help to revitalize each other, this is the place
to start."
*David Loy, Besl Family Chair for Ethics/Religion and Society at
Xavier University and author of Money Sex War Karma: Notes for a
Buddhist Revolution*
"A compelling example of religious inquiry."
*New York Times,*
"Knitter's rich book should be a source of fascination and guidance
for seekers of all sorts. One of the finest contemporary books on
the encounter between religions in the heart and soul of a single
thoughtful person."
*Library Review*
"Radiates wisdom and warmth. Is it possible to become more fully
Christian by taking most seriously the Buddhist path -- becoming
Buddhist in order to live more fully the Christian life? Agree or
not with Paul's answer, we can be most grateful to him for pressing
the question and making so very clear the possibilities and risks
along the way."
*Francis X. Clooney, Professor of Divinity and Professor of
Comparative Theology, Harvard Divinity School, Harvard University*
Ask a Question About this Product More... |