Overview

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 field. Every care has been taken to present these often controversial passages in a manner consistent with the aims of their authors; accompanying notes directly address challenging issues.This unique collection of readings promises to become an essential resource in the study of the world's religions, providing rich guidance for anyone seeking to understand the central convergences and debates between religious traditions.

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Author:   Gregory A. Barker (Head of School, Theology and Religious Studies, Trinity University College, Carmarthen, UK) ,  Stephen E. Gregg (Lecturer, Theology and Religious Studies, Trinity University College, Carmarthen, UK)
Publisher:   Oxford University Press
Imprint:   Oxford University Press
Dimensions:   Width: 13.70cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 21.50cm
Weight:   0.386kg
ISBN:  

9780199553440

ISBN 10:   0199553440
Pages:   322
Publication Date:   28 January 2010
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

"General Introduction I: Jesus in Judaism: The Classic Texts Jewish Perceptions of Jesus: Key Issues 1: Nachmanides' Debate: Dangerous Times for Jews 2: The Talmud: The Rejected Disciple 3: The Talmud: A Teacher of Jewish Law 4: The Nizzachon Vetus: The Bible Testifies Against the Deity of Jesus 5: Isaac of Troki, Faith Strengthened: The Church - Not Jesus - is the Heretic 6: Letter of Rabbi Jacob Emden: Jesus: Jewish Evangelist to the Gentiles 7: Moses Mendelssohn, Letter to Johann Caspar Lavater: Reasons for Jewish Silence on Jesus 8: Abraham Geiger, Judaism and its History: Jesus: An Unoriginal Pharisee 9: Kauffman Kohler, Jesus of Nazareth: Jesus: Forerunner of the Reform Jew 10: Claude Montefiore, The Synoptic Gospels: The Value of the Gospels for a Jew 11: Claude Montefiore, The Synoptic Gospels: Jesus: A Prophet 12: Joseph Klausner, Jesus of Nazareth: Jesus: Destroyer of Culture and Nation 13: Leo Baeck, ""The Gospel as a Document of History "": Jesus on Jewish Soil 14: David Flusser, Jesus: No Sentimental Love Dan Cohn-Sherbok: Closing Reflection Questions for Discussion Guide for Further Reading II. Jesus in Islam: The Classic Texts Muslim Perceptions of Jesus: Key Issues 1: The Qur'an: The Miraculous Birth of Jesus 2: The Qur'an: The Mission of Jesus 3: The Qur'an: The End of Jesus' Life? 4: The Qur'an: Right and Wrong Responses to Jesus 5: The Qur'an: A Final Word from the Qur'an 6: Sahih Bukhari: Jesus in the Hadith 7: The Muslim Jesus: The Ascetic Jesus 8: Al-Tabari, The History of al-Tabari: Jesus and the Powers of God 9: Al-Tha'labi, The Tales of the Prophets: Jesus in the Graveyard 10: Al-Razi, al-Tafsir al-Kabir: A Rationalist Examines Christian Claims about Jesus 11: Al-Ghazali, The Ninety-Nine Beautiful Names of God: Jesus: A Mirror of God 12: Jalal al-Din Rumi, The Mathnawi: Jesus and the Fool 13: Al-Busairi, Qasidah Burdah: On Praising a Human Being 14: Ibn al-Arabi, The Bezels of Wisdom: Realising God 15: Ibn Kathir, Tafsir al-Qur'an al-azim: Who Died on the Cross? 16: Ghulam Ahmad, Jesus in India: Jesus in India 17: Ghulam Ahmad Parwez, Islam: A Challenge to Religion: Jesus and Non-violence 18: A Common Word Between Us: Jesus Between Us and You Amjad Hussain: Closing Reflection Questions for Discussion Guide for Further Reading III. Jesus in Hinduism: The Classic Texts Hindu Perceptions of Jesus: Key Issues 1: Rammohan Roy, Answer of a Hindoo: Jesus was a Unitarian 2: Rammohan Roy, The Precepts of Jesus: A Divine Teacher, Not Atoner 3: Keshub Chunder Sen, Lectures in India: Jesus, The Ideal Son 4: Keshub Chunder Sen, Lectures in India: Repudiate the Little Christ 5: Dayananda Saraswati, Satyarth Prakash: Jesus: Simple, Honest & Ignorant 6: Ramakrishna, The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna: Mystical Experiences of the Universal Jesus 7: Ramakrishna, The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna: Jesus is like Ramakrishna 8: Vivekananda, The Preface to the Imitation of Christ and Christianity in India: Jesus vs. His Christian Followers 9: Vivekananda, Christ, The Messenger: Jesus Was Oriental 10: M.K. Gandhi, The Message of Jesus Christ: Jesus is the Property of the World 11: M.K. Gandhi, The Message of Jesus Christ: Christ Has Yet to be Born 12: Aurobindo Ghose, Essays Divine and Human: Jesus' Message Continues to be Ignored 13: Aurobindo Ghose, Essays on the Gita and Savitri: A Legend & A Symbol: An Avatar of Sorrow 14: Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, Eastern Religions and Western Thought and East and West in Religion: An Eastern Seer Gavin Flood: Closing Reflection Questions for Discussion Guide for Further Reading IV. Jesus in Buddhism: The Classic Texts Buddhist Perceptions of Jesus: Key Issues 1: Fabian Fucan, Deus Destroyed: Jesus: Son of a Dubious Deity 2: Ouyi Zhixu: The Founder of a Passive Religion 3: Thuken Chökyi Nyima, The Crystal Mirror: Jesus: A Teacher of Morality 4: The Carpenter-Heretic: A Demon in Disguise 5: Migettuwatte Gunananda, A Full Account of the Buddhist Controversy Held at Pantura: Birth Omens Compared 6: Anagarika Dharmapala, ""An Appreciation of Christianity "": A Man Between Egoism and Universalism 7: Tanabe Hajime, The Demonstratio of Christianity: Jesus: Absolute and Relative 8: Daisetsu Teitaro Suzuki, An Introduction To Zen Buddhism: Obliterating God Consciousness 9: Sheng Yen, ""Further Discussion of the Similarities and Differences between Buddhism and Christianity "": A Man Tortured by Contradictions 10: Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama, The Good Heart Closing Reflection - Donald S. Lopez, Jr.: The Good Heart of Jesus Donald S. Lopez, Jr.: Closing Reflection Questions for Discussion Guide for Further Reading Acknowledgements Index"

Reviews

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 use. Jonathan Kearney, Journal for the Study of The New Testament A feast... This impressive and prestigious book continues that fine spiritual and academic tradition of faith seeking understanding in a world of many beliefs... Barker and Gregg have produced a remarkable book Martyn Percy, Church Times

A feast... This impressive and prestigious book continues that fine spiritual and academic tradition of faith seeking understanding in a world of many beliefs... Barker and Gregg have produced a remarkable book * Martyn Percy, Church Times * 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 use. * Jonathan Kearney, Journal for the Study of The New Testament *

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