Without Buddha I Could Not be a Christian

Starred review from October 1, 2009
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.

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