num_pages: 217
description: Being a Christian isnt easy. Sustaining belief without any doubts for ones entire life is a very rare accomplishment. Indeed many would say that examining ones faith at least once is a central part of the Christian condition. In this landmark work esteemed theologian Paul Knitter explains the unique path that he took to overcome his doubts becoming a stronger Christian in the process.Honest and unflinching Without Buddha I Could not be a Christian narrates each common spiritual dilemma that Knitter has struggled with and explains how a Buddhist worldview has allowed him to resolve each one. From the petitioning nature of Christian prayer to how Christianity views life after death Knitter argues that a Buddhist standpoint can help inspire a more person-centred conception of Christianity where individual religious experience comes first and liturgy and tradition second. Moving and revolutionary this book will inspire Christians everywhere.
language: English
title: Without Buddha I Could Not be a Christian
publisher: Oneworld Publications