| 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 Contributor(s): Storstein Haug, Kari (Author) |
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ISBN: 9004210113 ISBN-13: 9789004210110 Publisher: Brill OUR PRICE: $202.35 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: March 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christian Theology - General - Religion | Comparative Religion - Religion | Ecumenism & Interfaith |
| Dewey: 223.060 |
| Series: Studies in Systematic Theology |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6.3" W x 9.3" (1.50 lbs) 356 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |