Without Buddha I Could Not Be a Christian

By Paul F. Knitter

Book Overview

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

A new updated edition of Professor Knitter's honest, unflinching account of re-finding one's faith

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 edition comes with a new conclusion - 'Jesus and Buddha Both Come First '

'A compelling example of religious inquiry.' New York Times

'One of the finest contemporary books on the encounter between religions in the heart and soul of a single thoughtful person.' Library Journal

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 185168963X
• ISBN13: 9781851689637
• Release Date: February 2013
• Publisher: Oneworld Academic
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.0" x 7.7"

Customer Reviews

Outstanding!

I'm always looking for a "general theory of religion". This book goes a long ways towards uniting popular religions worldwide, an idea whose time has come. There are parallels between Buddhism and Christianity which are striking. Good read.