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Jesus Beyond Christianity: The Classic Texts
Gregory A Barker
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Description for Jesus Beyond Christianity: The Classic Texts
Paperback. This anthology brings together historic readings on Jesus from Judaism, Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism in one volume. The volume provides fresh translations of important texts, 'Key-Issues' introductions, notes, questions for discussion and guides for further reading. Each set of readings ends with a reflection from a leading scholar in the field. Editor(s): Barker, Gregory A.; Gregg, Stephen E. Num Pages: 322 pages. BIC Classification: HRAC; HRAF; HRAX; HRCA; HRLB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 135 x 18. Weight in Grams: 382.
For the first time classic readings on Jesus from outside of Christianity have been brought together in one volume. Jesus Beyond Christianity: The Classic Texts features significant passages on Jesus from Judaism, Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism. The fifty-six selections span two millennia of thought, including translated extracts from the Talmud and the Qur'an, and writings by Mahatma Gandhi and the 14th Dalai Lama. The volume features fresh translations of important texts, 'Key-Issues' introductions, questions for discussion and guides for further reading. Importantly, each set of readings ends with an entirely fresh reflection from a leading scholar in the ... Read more
For the first time classic readings on Jesus from outside of Christianity have been brought together in one volume. Jesus Beyond Christianity: The Classic Texts features significant passages on Jesus from Judaism, Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism. The fifty-six selections span two millennia of thought, including translated extracts from the Talmud and the Qur'an, and writings by Mahatma Gandhi and the 14th Dalai Lama. The volume features fresh translations of important texts, 'Key-Issues' introductions, questions for discussion and guides for further reading. Importantly, each set of readings ends with an entirely fresh reflection from a leading scholar in the ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
Number of Pages
322
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780199553440
SKU
V9780199553440
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Reviews for Jesus Beyond Christianity: The Classic Texts
The editors are to be congratulated on producing an exemplary book. The texts are judiciously selected, with a wide range of perspectives from each of the four traditions represented. The supporting material is also excellent: the essays are concise, informative and insightful, and the questions for reflection and suggestions for further reading make the book very useful for classroom/lecture hall ... Read more