The Routledge Handbook of Buddhist-Christian Studies

Buddhist-Christian dialogue has a long and complex history that stretches back to the first centuries of the common era. Comprising 42 international and disciplinarily diverse chapters, this volume begins by setting up a framework for examining the nature of Buddhist-Christian interreligious dialogue, discussing how research in this area has been conducted in the past and considering future theoretical directions. Subsequent chapters delve into:

important episodes in the history of Buddhist-Christian dialogue;

contemporary conversations such as monastic interreligious dialogue, multiple religious identity, and dual religious practice; and

Buddhist-Christian cooperation in social justice, social engagement, pastoral care, and interreligious education settings.

The volume closes with a section devoted to comparative and constructive explorations of different speculative themes that range from the theological to the philosophical or experiential. This handbook explores how the study of Buddhist-Christian relations has been and ought to be done.

The Routledge Handbook of Buddhist-Christian Studies is essential reading for researchers and students interested in Buddhist-Christian studies, Asian religions, and interreligious relationships. It will be of interest to those in fields such as anthropology, political science, theology, and history.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1032313641
• ISBN13: 9781032313641
• Release Date: March 2024
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 548 Pages
• Weight: 2.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.8" x 9.7"