The first two parts of this book present four detailed historical studies, filled with Geertzian "thick description," of the encounters of Christianity and Buddhism (universal religions with a high quotient of "transcendence") with various primal religious traditions ("biocosmic" or "immanentist") of the Asian-Pacific region, namely, Aboriginal Australia and Melanesia (Christianity) and Sri Lanka and Japan (Buddhism). In each case, the encounters represented a failure of the "great" traditions. In the third, constructive ...
Read More
The first two parts of this book present four detailed historical studies, filled with Geertzian "thick description," of the encounters of Christianity and Buddhism (universal religions with a high quotient of "transcendence") with various primal religious traditions ("biocosmic" or "immanentist") of the Asian-Pacific region, namely, Aboriginal Australia and Melanesia (Christianity) and Sri Lanka and Japan (Buddhism). In each case, the encounters represented a failure of the "great" traditions. In the third, constructive and theological part of the book, the author shows how an acknowledgment of these failures may provide a back door to dialogue.
Read Less
Add this copy of Transcendence and Violence the Encounter of Buddhist to cart. $1.63, fair condition, Sold by BookHolders rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gambrills, MD, UNITED STATES, published 2003 by Continuum.
Add this copy of Transcendence and Violence: the Encounter of Buddhist, to cart. $4.29, like new condition, Sold by Redux Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Wyoming, MI, UNITED STATES, published 2003 by Continuum.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Like New. Size: 6x0x9; APPEARS UNREAD. Hardcover with dust jacket. Dust Jacket shows minimal shelving wear, otherwise an UNBLEMISHED copy.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day!
Add this copy of Transcendence and Violence: the Encounter of Buddhist, to cart. $4.99, new condition, Sold by Redux Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Wyoming, MI, UNITED STATES, published 2003 by Continuum.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
New. Size: 6x0x9; Hardcover with dust jacket. An UNUSED, UNMARKED, AND UNBLEMISHED copy.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day!
Add this copy of Transcendence and Violence: the Encounter of Buddhist, to cart. $5.59, like new condition, Sold by Wonder Book - Member ABAA/ILAB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Frederick, MD, UNITED STATES, published 2003 by Continuum.
Add this copy of Transcendence and Violence: The Encounter of Buddhist, to cart. $5.95, very good condition, Sold by Victoria's Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Penn Valley, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2003 by Continuum.
Add this copy of Transcendence & Violence: the Encounter of Buddhist, to cart. $10.50, very good condition, Sold by Powell's Books Chicago rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Chicago, IL, UNITED STATES, published 2003 by Continuum.
Add this copy of Transcendence and Violence: the Encounter of Buddhist, to cart. $11.95, new condition, Sold by Poverty Hill Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Mt. Prospect, IL, UNITED STATES, published 2003 by Continuum.
Add this copy of Transcendence and Violence: the Encounter of Buddhist, to cart. $21.57, like new condition, Sold by Pearlydewdrops rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Haywards Heath, WEST SUSSEX, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2003 by Continuum.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Fine Slightly worn jacket. New and unread, however has a light amount of shelf wear and scuffing on the dust jacket (dust jacket different from picture)
