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:
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.
ISBN: | 9781032313641 |
Publication date: | 30th March 2024 |
Author: | Carol S Anderson, Thomas Cattoi |
Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis |
Format: | Paperback |
Pagination: | 592 pages |
Series: | Routledge Handbooks in Religion |
Genres: |
Buddhism History of religion Regional / International studies Christianity Regional geography |