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Crucified wisdom : theological reflection on Christ and the Bodhisattva / S. Mark Heim.

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: Comparative theology--thinking across traditionsPublisher: New York : Fordham University Press, 2019Copyright date: ©2019Edition: First editionDescription: 1 online resource (xii, 329 pages)Content type:
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ISBN:
  • 9780823281251
  • 0823281256
  • 9780823281268
  • 0823281264
  • 9780823285990
  • 0823285995
Subject(s): Additional physical formats: Print version:: Crucified wisdom.DDC classification:
  • 261.2/43 23
LOC classification:
  • BR128.B8 H45 2019eb
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  • online - EBSCO
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Contents:
Introduction: The Bodhisattva path and the Christ path -- I. Two Paths -- Two problems, two miracles -- II. Perfection of Wisdom and the Bodhisattva Path in Śāntideva -- The Bodhisattva path -- Extreme wisdom, groundless compassion -- III. Christian reflections -- The Bodhisattva as aspirant : creatures and no-self -- The Bodhisattva as Buddha : immanence and emptiness -- How do Buddhas help? : Bodhisattva as benefactor and Christ as savior -- Conclusion: Crucified wisdom.
Summary: This work provides the first systematic discussion of the Bodhisattva path and its importance for constructive Christian theology. Crucified Wisdom examines specific Buddhist traditions, texts, and practices not as phenomena whose existence requires an apologetic justification but as wells of tested wisdom that invite theological insight. With the increasing participation of Christians in Buddhist practice, many are seeking a deeper understanding of the way the teachings of the two traditions might interface. Christ and the Bodhisattva are often compared superficially in Buddhist–Christian discussion. This text combines a rich exposition of the Bodhisattva path, using Śāntideva's classic work the Bodicaryāvatāra and subsequent Tibetan commentators, with detailed reflection on its implications for Christian faith and practice.
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eBook eBook Biblioteca "Angelicum" Pont. Univ. S.Tommaso d'Aquino Nuvola online online - EBSCO (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Online access Not for loan (Accesso limitato) Accesso per gli utenti autorizzati / Access for authorized users (ebsco)1738381

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Introduction: The Bodhisattva path and the Christ path -- I. Two Paths -- Two problems, two miracles -- II. Perfection of Wisdom and the Bodhisattva Path in Śāntideva -- The Bodhisattva path -- Extreme wisdom, groundless compassion -- III. Christian reflections -- The Bodhisattva as aspirant : creatures and no-self -- The Bodhisattva as Buddha : immanence and emptiness -- How do Buddhas help? : Bodhisattva as benefactor and Christ as savior -- Conclusion: Crucified wisdom.

This work provides the first systematic discussion of the Bodhisattva path and its importance for constructive Christian theology. Crucified Wisdom examines specific Buddhist traditions, texts, and practices not as phenomena whose existence requires an apologetic justification but as wells of tested wisdom that invite theological insight. With the increasing participation of Christians in Buddhist practice, many are seeking a deeper understanding of the way the teachings of the two traditions might interface. Christ and the Bodhisattva are often compared superficially in Buddhist–Christian discussion. This text combines a rich exposition of the Bodhisattva path, using Śāntideva's classic work the Bodicaryāvatāra and subsequent Tibetan commentators, with detailed reflection on its implications for Christian faith and practice.