The Asian Jesus
Images of Jesus in Christian history -- Images of Jesus among other Asian believers -- Jesus, the sage -- Jesus, the way -- Jesus, the guru -- Jesus, the satyagrahi -- Jesus, the avatar -- Jesus, the servant -- Jesus, the compassionate -- Jesus, the dancer -- Jesus, the pilgrim
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| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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| WorldCat: | WorldCat |
| Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
| Published: |
Maryknoll, NY
Orbis Books
2006
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| In: | Year: 2006 |
| Reviews: | The Asian Jesus (review) (2011) (Keenan, John P.)
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| Further subjects: | B
Asia
Religion
B Jesus Christ Person and offices B Typology (Theology) |
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| Summary: | Images of Jesus in Christian history -- Images of Jesus among other Asian believers -- Jesus, the sage -- Jesus, the way -- Jesus, the guru -- Jesus, the satyagrahi -- Jesus, the avatar -- Jesus, the servant -- Jesus, the compassionate -- Jesus, the dancer -- Jesus, the pilgrim This book argues that images can be as important as doctrines when we attempt to discover who Jesus was. It explores how Jesus can be recognized as Sage, Way, Guru, Satyagrahi (witness to truth), Avatar (incarnation of the divine), Servant, Compassionate One, Dancer and Pilgrim. |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 168-170) and indexes |
| Physical Description: | XI, 180 S., 23 cm |
| ISBN: | 1570756619 |