Interpreting Proverbs 11:18-31, Psalm 73, and Ecclesiastes 9:1-12 in light of, and as a response to, Thai Buddhist interpretations : a contribution to Christian-Buddhist dialogue /
This book discusses how three Old Testament wisdom texts can be interpreted in light of, and as a response to Thai Buddhist interpretations. Its central aim is to explore a new method in Buddhist-Christian dialogue that has three steps. First, Buddhists are asked to reflect on biblical texts, second...
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Format: eBook
Language: English
Published:
Leiden :
Brill,
2012.
Series:
Studies in Systematic Theology
10.
Religious Studies, Theology and Philosophy E-Books Online, Collection 2012, ISBN: 9789004223301.
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Call Number: BS1455 .H38 2012
| Summary: | This book discusses how three Old Testament wisdom texts can be interpreted in light of, and as a response to Thai Buddhist interpretations. Its central aim is to explore a new method in Buddhist-Christian dialogue that has three steps. First, Buddhists are asked to reflect on biblical texts, second, the texts are analyzed by placing Christian and Buddhist perspectives side by side, and finally points of convergence and difference are established in order to provide a platform for further dialogue. The study succeeds in demonstrating that the method explored is a fruitful approach to interreligious dialogue which takes interpretations of biblical texts by the religious 'other' seriously, and manages to both affirm commonalities and face religious difference. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (vii, 345 pages) |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
| ISBN: | 9789004227125 |
| ISSN: | 1876-1518 ; |
| Access: | Available to subscribing member institutions only. |