The Routledge Handbook of Buddhist-Christian Studies (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781032313641)

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.

Author: Carol Anderson
ISBN-10: 1032313641
ISBN-13: 9781032313641
Publisher: Routledge
Language: English
Published: 03/30/2024
Pages: 548
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.03lbs
Size: 9.69h x 6.85w x 1.15d