The Asian Jesus

By Michael Amaladoss

Book Overview

"When it comes to grasping who Jesus was and is, author Michael Amaladoss argues, images can be as important as doctrines. In The Asian Jesus he unfolds nine images from Asian literature, culture, and religion that can lead us to new depths in the person of the Founder of Christianity."--BOOK JACKET.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1570756619
• ISBN13: 9781570756610
• Release Date: September 2006
• Publisher: Orbis Books
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.4" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

A fine guide perfect for any serious Christian library

Nine selected images from Asian literature, culture and religion can offer new insights into Jesus, and THE ASIAN JESUS offers a different kind of interpretation perfect for understanding both differing cultural perceptions and ideas of Jesus. Jesus has been depicted, for example, as guru, satyagrahi, avatar and even a danger: Biblical quotes and spiritual reflection blend in a fine guide perfect for any serious Christian library; especially important for those seeking a cross-cultural representation of Jesus.