Without Buddha I Could not be a Christian

An honest, unflinching tale of re-finding one's faith, from one of the world's most famous theologiansWithout Buddha I Could not be a Christian 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. Moving and revolutionary, this edition comes with a new conclusion ';Jesus and Buddha Both Come First!' ';A compelling example of religious inquiry.' New York Times ';One of the finest contemporary books on the encounter between religions in the heart and soul of a single thoughtful person.' Library Journal