Without Buddha I Could not be a Christian

An honest, unflinching tale of re-finding one's faith, from one of the world's most famous theologians

Without Buddha I Could Not Be a Christian narrates how esteemed theologian, Paul F. Knitter overcame a crisis of faith by looking to Buddhism for inspiration. From prayer to how Christianity views life after death, Knitter argues that a Buddhist standpoint can encourage a more person-centred conception of Christianity, where individual religious experience comes first, and liturgy and tradition second. Moving and revolutionary, this book will inspire Christians everywhere.

Auteur

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.

Contenu

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