Buddhist-Christian Encounter in Contemporary Thailand |
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| Author:
| Fleming, Kenneth |
| Series title: | Religionswissenschaft / Studies in Comparative Religion Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-3-631-65410-1 |
| Publication Date: | May 2014 |
| Publisher: | Peter Lang GmbH, Internationaler Verlag der Wissenschaften
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $112.95 |
Book Description:
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This is a study of contemporary Buddhist-Christian encounter in Thailand. Based on case studies, it describes the encounter and debates the related issues of nationalism, identity, and concept of the religious other. Thai notions of avoidance and friendship are identified as specific contributions to the wider field of interreligious relations.
This is a study of contemporary Buddhist-Christian encounter in Thailand. Based on case studies, it describes the encounter and debates the related issues of nationalism, identity, and concept of the religious other. Thai notions of avoidance and friendship are identified as specific contributions to the wider field of interreligious relations.