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Largen, Kristin Johnston, 1968-

Baby Krishna, infant Christ : a comparative theology of salvation / Kristin Johnston Largen. - Maryknoll, N.Y. : Orbis Books, ©2011. - 1 online resource

Introduction. Why comparative theology -- Comparative theology and learning about Jesus -- A savior in disguise : the stories -- Krishna and his followers : how he saves -- Immanuel : the stories -- Jesus and his disciples : how he saves -- All grown up : Krishna and Jesus as adults -- Rethinking the incarnation : the soteriological efficacy of Jesus.

A comparison of the stories of the infancy and youth of Jesus with those of Krishna in the Hindu tradition illustrating the role each plays as savior for the faithful of that tradition.

ISBN: 9781608330188 1608330184

Standard No.: 40019923993

Subjects--Personal Names:
Krishna (Hindu deity) --Childhood.
Jesus Christ--Childhood.
Jesus Christ
Krishna (Hindu deity)
Jesus Christus.
Krischna.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Salvation.
Hinduism--Relations--Christianity.
Christianity and other religions--Hinduism.
Salut.
Hindouisme--Relations--Christianisme.
Christianisme--Relations--Hindouisme.
BODY, MIND & SPIRIT / Gaia & Earth Energies
RELIGION / Christianity / General
RELIGION / Theology
Childhood of Jesus Christ
Childhood of Krishna (Hindu deity)
Christianity
Hinduism
Interfaith relations
Salvation
Kind.
Erlösung.
Hinduismus.
Buddhismus.
Vergleichende Forschung.

LC Class. No.: BL476

Dewey Class. No.: 202.2