The Divine Quest, East and West: A Comparative Study of

The Divine Quest, East and West: A Comparative Study of Ultimate Realities

Looks at the concept of Ultimate Reality in Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, and Christianity.

Many books have discussed the development of the notion of God in Western monotheistic traditions, but how have non-Western cultures conceptualized what those in the West might identify as â€œGodâ€? What might be learned by comparing different visions of the Divine, such as God, gods, Brahman, Nirvana, and Emptiness? James L. Ford engages these fascinating questions, exploring notions of â€œthe Divineâ€ or â€œUltimate Realityâ€ within Jewish, Christian, Hindu, and Buddhist traditions. Looking at a multiplicity of divine conceptions, even within traditions, Ford discusses the relationship between imagination and revelation in the emergence of visions of ultimacy; consequences and tendencies associated with particular notions of the Ultimate; and how new visions of the Ultimate arise in relation to social, cultural, political, and scientific developments. Ford reflects on what can be learned through an awareness of the various beliefs about the Ultimate and on how such disparate visions influence the attitudes and behavior of people in different parts of the world.
Country USA
Brand State University of New York Press
Manufacturer State University of New York Press
Binding Hardcover
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EANs 9781438460536
ReleaseDate 2016-03-01

Country	USA
Brand	State University of New York Press
Manufacturer	State University of New York Press
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	Refer to Sapnet.
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781438460536
ReleaseDate	2016-03-01

The Divine Quest, East and West: A Comparative Study of Ultimate Realities

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