{"product_id":"without-buddha-i-could-not-be-a-christian-9781851689637","title":"Without Buddha I Could Not Be a Christian","description":"\u003cb\u003eAn honest, unflinching tale of re-finding one's faith, from one of the world's most famous theologians\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA new updated edition of Professor Knitter's honest, unflinching account of re-finding one's faith\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eWithout Buddha I Could not be a Christian\u003c\/i\u003e narrates how esteemed theologian, Paul F. Knitter, overcame a crisis of faith by looking to Buddhism for inspiration. From prayer to how Christianity views life after death, Knitter argues that a Buddhist standpoint can encourage a more person-centred conception of Christianity where individual religious experience comes first, and liturgy and tradition second. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMoving and revolutionary, this edition comes with a new conclusion - 'Jesus and Buddha Both Come First!' \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'A compelling example of religious inquiry.' \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'One of the finest contemporary books on the encounter between religions in the heart and soul of a single thoughtful person.' \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePaul F. Knitter is the Paul Tillich Professor of Theology, World Religions and Culture at Union Theological Seminary in the City of New York. He was formerly Emeritus Professor of Theology at Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio and is a leading advocate of religious pluralism.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Oneworld Academic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50433310097682,"sku":"9781851689637","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_e5d183a9-9099-4e79-98e6-02f6a179a1d2.jpg?v=1770134723","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/without-buddha-i-could-not-be-a-christian-9781851689637","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}