In Search of the Christian Buddha: How an Asian Sage Became a Medieval Saint

by Donald S. Lopez Jr. and Peggy McCracken

Book Overview

The story of Saint Josaphat, a prince who gave up his wealth and kingdom to follow Jesus, was one of the most popular Christian tales of the Middle Ages, translated into a dozen languages, and cited by Shakespeare in The Merchant of Venice. Yet Josaphat is only remembered today because of the similarities of his life to that of the Buddha.

In Search of the Christian Buddha is set against the backdrop of the trade along the Silk Road, the...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0393089150
• ISBN13: 9780393089158
• Release Date: April 2014
• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 8.5"