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Buddhism And Christianity in Dialogue: The Gerald Weisfeld Lectures 2004
Buddhism and Christianity in Dialogue continues the Weisfeld-Lectures, which were established with the first series on War and Peace in World religions, published in 2004 by SCM Press. The book is written for a general as well as a more specialist readership. On the one hand it introduces basic topics of Buddhist-Christian dialogue, on the other hand it opens up new particularly insofar as the Buddhist and the Christian contributers all write comparatively. That is, the Buddhists speak not only on Buddhism but on Christianity and Buddhism in relation to the specific topic, and so do the Christians. Something similar has not yet done before in Buddhist-Christian Dialogue making this a unique and groundbreaking book. Each chapter is made up of a contribution from a Buddhist and then from a Christian point of view. To conclude each chapter, both authors then write together to address each others points in the previous sections and so the book is truly interactive. Click here to see Authors website
260 pages, Paperback
First published October 1, 2005
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February 14, 2009
Buddhism and Christianity have some essential differences. Christianity sees God as personal and intimately knowable; Buddhism sees God more in terms of an impersonal force. Christianity sees humankind as in need of redemption - redemption that was uniquely provided by Jesus' death and resurrection. Buddhism sees humankind as essentially in need of enlightenment. these are fundamental differences that cannot be glossed over.
nevertheless, Buddhism and Christianity also have a lot in common. Soon after Pentecost, followers of Christ took the gospel to eastern asia and beautifully blended the essentials of Christianity with the positives of Buddhism. we have all but forgotten them. what we call "Eastern Christianity" refers to eastern Europe, not eastern Asia.
This book is not about those believers, but it is an important dialogue between Buddhists and Christians who honestly are seeking understanding and common ground.
Sadly, many apologetics books and courses are aimed at pointing out what is "wrong" with others, as if we can argue them into "the truth" with intellectual superiority.
In this increasingly multicultural age, we need to understand our neighbors so we can love and serve them. This book can help in that process.
nevertheless, Buddhism and Christianity also have a lot in common. Soon after Pentecost, followers of Christ took the gospel to eastern asia and beautifully blended the essentials of Christianity with the positives of Buddhism. we have all but forgotten them. what we call "Eastern Christianity" refers to eastern Europe, not eastern Asia.
This book is not about those believers, but it is an important dialogue between Buddhists and Christians who honestly are seeking understanding and common ground.
Sadly, many apologetics books and courses are aimed at pointing out what is "wrong" with others, as if we can argue them into "the truth" with intellectual superiority.
In this increasingly multicultural age, we need to understand our neighbors so we can love and serve them. This book can help in that process.
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