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"This text looks at the origin and development of the doctrine of the ""divine being"". The author offers an insight into the role this earthly manifestation of the divine plays in the major religions of the world, and looks at the implications for belief, devotion, worship and understanding."

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Author:   Geoffrey Parrinder
Publisher:   Oneworld Publications
Imprint:   Oneworld Publications
Dimensions:   Width: 13.70cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 21.00cm
Weight:   0.318kg
ISBN:  

9781851681303

ISBN 10:   1851681302
Pages:   296
Publication Date:   03 April 1997
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

I Avatars in Hinduism. 1. Introduction 2. Avatars in the Great Epic 3. Krishna in the Bhagavad-Gita 4. Philosophical Comments on Avatar Doctrine. 5. Avatar in Rama 6. Growth of the Krishna Cult 7. Similarity and Opposition 8. Modern Indian Thought and Christianity 9. Analysis of Avatar Doctrines. II Buddhas, Jinas and Sufis 10. Incarnation of the Buddha 11. Buddhas and Avatars 12. Developing Buddhology 13.Jinas and Avatars 14. Incarnation in Islam III. Christian and Other Beliefs 15. Incarnation and Avatars 16. Theophany: Differences between Krishna and Christ 17. Docetism, in Buddhology and Christology 18. Adoptionism: Christ and Muhammad 19. Recent Interpretations Bibliography of Texts Bibliography of Modern Writings Index.

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"""Dr Parrinder is a distinguished contributor to what literature there is on the subject… He provides a much-needed critical survey of a difficult and complex area."" * The Times Literary Supplement *"

Dr Parrinder is a distinguished contributor to what literature there is on the subject... He provides a much-needed critical survey of a difficult and complex area. * The Times Literary Supplement *

Dr Parrinder is a distinguished contributor to what literature there is on the subject... He provides a much-needed critical survey of a difficult and complex area. The Times Literary Supplement

Author Information

Geoffrey Parrinder was Emeritus Professor of the Comparative Study of Religions at Kings College London. He died in 2005 after having become one of the foremost in his field. During his long and successful life, his books were widely published, having been translated into twelve languages.

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