| A Christian Exploration of Women's Bodies and Rebirth in Shin Buddhism Contributor(s): Largen, Kristin Johnston (Author) |
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ISBN: 1498536557 ISBN-13: 9781498536554 Publisher: Lexington Books OUR PRICE: $109.89 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2020 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Buddhism - Sacred Writings - Religion | Buddhism - Rituals & Practice - Religion | Christian Living - Women's Interests |
| Dewey: 294.308 |
| LCCN: 2020942257 |
| Physical Information: 0.63" H x 6" W x 9" (1.06 lbs) 212 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Jōdo Shinshū Buddhism inherited many negative doctrines around women's bodies, which in some early Buddhist texts were presented as an obstacle to rebirth, and a hindrance to awakening in general. Beginning with an examination of these doctrines, the book explores Shin teachings and texts, as well as the Japanese context in which they developed, with a focus on women and rebirth in Amida's Pure Land. These doctrines are then compared to similar doctrines in Christianity and used to suggestion fruitful avenues of Christian theological reflection. |