Two friends, one a Christian theologian, the other a Buddhist-Christian theologian, explore how a conversation between Christians and Buddhists can clarify and support a spirituality that is experientially real (mystical) as well as socially engaged (prophetic). From basic questions about Buddha and Jesus--who were they? what did they teach?--Paul Knitter and Roger Haight explore Buddhist and Christian notions about ultimate reality, human nature, spiritual practice, and the question of work for peace and social transformation. They also address the nature of interreligious dialogue and the possibilities of "religious double belonging" (is it possible? dangerous? necessary?).
Paul F. Knitter Book order
Paul F. Knitter is a leading theologian of religious pluralism, an emeritus professor of theology, world religions, and culture at Union Theological Seminary in New York. His extensive research and publications primarily focus on religious pluralism and interreligious dialogue, exploring the relationships between various faiths and their impact on global responsibility. Knitter critically examines Christian attitudes toward other world religions and the connections between spiritual paths, such as Christianity and Buddhism. His work significantly contributes to understanding the interdependence and coexistence of diverse religious traditions in the world.






- 2015
- 2009
Without Buddha I Could Not be a Christian
- 264 pages
- 10 hours of reading
A new updated edition of Professor Knitter's honest, unflinching account of re-finding one's faith
- 2002
An up-to-date, accessible, and comprehensive study of every major position taken by Christian churches and theologians on world religions and religious pluralism. This volume shares insights into the positions of writers concerned with understanding Christianity among the worlds great religious traditions. Avoiding tired labels of past debates (Exclusivism, Pluralism, and Inclusivism), Knitter suggest four different models (Replacement, Fulfillment, Mutuality, and Acceptance) that more adequately link together thirteen ways of approaching and understanding the variety of the worlds religious expressions
- 1987
The Myth of Christian Uniqueness
- 240 pages
- 9 hours of reading
s/t: Toward a Pluralistic Theology of Religions