Buddha & Christ: Images Of Wholeness
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| Rating | : | 4.81 (957 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0834804468 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-05-01 |
| Language | : | English |
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Fore "An extraordinary accomplishment which will be valued not just by Buddhists and Christians but by all who acknowledge the need for truth and beauty in the life of the world. Surely it will help Christians better understand their Christianity, while making an appreciation of Buddhism accessible to a wider Western audience." Revd Dr William F. Robert Elinor writes with a deep and insightful knowledge of his subject, presenting his material with skill, balance, sensitivity, truthfulness, and understanding." Ronald C. "Beautiful without being showy, erudite without being pedantic, complex without being complicated. Maddox, General Secretary, The Buddhist Society
An ordained Presbyterian minister, a member of the Buddhist Society, London, and the Society of Buddhist-Christian Studies. Traveled extensively throughout Europe and Asia studying the images and traditions described in this book, and has taught courses related to it at Vassar College and Reed College. . Robert Elinor. Lives on a hill in New Hampshire until the snows come, when he and his wife retreat to a small flat
This is the first book to bring together visual images of Buddha and Christ in the same volume. It will be invaluable not only to art-lovers and students of comparative religion, but also to those wishing to gain a greater understanding of a culture which dominates much of the world that we share and seems very distinct from our own but which, as we are becoming ever more aware, has many points of contact with it.. Almost 140 illustrations, two-thirds of them in colour, taken from sources as diverse as ancient manuscript, masterpieces of art, coins, film, advertisements, and childrenis drawings, are accompanied by a commentary of 55,000 words together with explanatory notes. Drawing on over twenty years of college teaching in religious studies and several research expeditions in Europe and Asia, the author deals with much of the common ground between these two religions, as well as the distinctiveness of each, from an unusual and fascinating perspective. The text ranges from biographical sketches of Gautama and Jesus to description of the way in which visual images embody the history, myth, and doctrine of the Buddhist and Christian faiths. The work has a threefold purpose: to provide a unique introduction to Buddhism and Christianity through visual images; to contribute to the growing Buddhist-Christian dialogue; and to make some of the worldis most significan
A commendable effort, but not close to the Holy Grail. A Customer I had a chance to thumb through the book on a recent trip to a bookstore. Having devoted a considerable time towards the study of religion, theology, and theosophy, I was pleased to see a worthwhile endeavor by Robert Elinor. In the end I came away with mixed feelings.Visually the book has an academic appeal, and certainly it betrays the labor that has gone into it. Illustrated books like "Buddha & Christ" have a way of sparking off the latent curiosity in the free thinker as only visual aids can do. Unfortunately, I was not much impressed by the text, not because it was not written clearly, or that it flouts the rules of grammer, but. "Powerful prose and vivid images" according to A Customer. Bravo! The organization of powerful text together with beautiful images, draws clear, thoughtfully orchestrated parallels between two fascinating religions.. "Powerful prose and vivid images" according to A Customer. Bravo! The organization of powerful text together with beautiful images, draws clear, thoughtfully orchestrated parallels between two fascinating religions.