Library Journal
Knitter (theology, Union Theological Seminary; No Other Name?: A Critical Survey of Christian Attitudes Toward the World Religions) presents his most courageous and profound book yet. Although his explorations of Buddhist ideas have led him, by his own admission, toward the outer perimeters of Christian belief, Knitter has by their light gradually distanced himself from the false supernaturalism of Jesus as God in a man suit and from an overliteral reading of the resurrection. VERDICT Knitter's rich book should be a source of fascination and guidance for seekers of all sorts. One of the finest contemporary books on the encounter between religions in the heart and soul of a single thoughtful person.
From the Publisher
"Knitter's rich book should be a source of fascination and guidance for seekers of all sorts. One of the finest contemporary books on the encounter between religions in the heart and soul of a single thoughtful person." ---Library Journal
New York Times
"A compelling example of religious inquiry."
David Loy
"The dialogue between Christianity and Buddhism is one of the most important conversations of our time, and Paul Knitter's new book shows why. It offers much more than words: religion at its best transforms us, and herein we see its fruits. If you want to know how religions can help to revitalize each other, this is the place to start."
Francis X. Clooney
"Radiates wisdom and warmth. Is it possible to become more fully Christian by taking most seriously the Buddhist path — becoming Buddhist in order to live more fully the Christian life? Agree or not with Paul's answer, we can be most grateful to him for pressing the question and making so very clear the possibilities and risks along the way."
Leo Lefebure
"In this revealing retrospective, Knitter recounts very personally how his encounters with liberation theology and with other religions, especially Buddhism, challenged and transformed his Christian faith. This will be of interest to all who are concerned with religious diversity and social justice."
Library Review
"Knitter's rich book should be a source of fascination and guidance for seekers of all sorts. One of the finest contemporary books on the encounter between religions in the heart and soul of a single thoughtful person."
From the Publisher - AUDIO COMMENTARY
"Knitter's rich book should be a source of fascination and guidance for seekers of all sorts. One of the finest contemporary books on the encounter between religions in the heart and soul of a single thoughtful person." —Library Journal
DECEMBER 2018 - AudioFile
Paul Brion sounds like a personable cleric as he narrates this illuminating look at how Christian teachings can be reframed to be less literal and more consistent with the Buddhist view of the human condition. His colorful phrasing palette and obvious connection with these ideas radiate authentic wisdom and inspire curiosity. This is personal writing about the former priest’s discomfort with the way language constricts Christian teaching about the nature of God, the universe, and our relatedness with other people. Brion delivers this deft reconstruction of Judeo-Christian teaching, which eases the pressure of Old Testament justice and offers a Christianity that sees God not as an old man in the sky but as a presence in all of us, an amorphous energy that provides grace as we struggle to minimize suffering in ourselves and others. T.W. © AudioFile 2018, Portland, Maine
