{"product_id":"2940170660643","title":"Without Buddha I Could Not Be a Christian","description":"Being a Christian isn't easy. Sustaining belief without any doubts for one's entire life is a very rare accomplishment. Indeed, many would say that examining one's faith at least once is a central part of the Christian condition. In this landmark work, esteemed theologian Paul F. Knitter explains the unique path that he took to overcome his doubts, becoming a stronger Christian in the process.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHonest and unflinching, \u003ci\u003eWithout Buddha I Could not be a Christian\u003c\/i\u003e narrates each spiritual dilemma that Knitter has struggled with and explains how a Buddhist worldview has allowed him to resolve each one. From the \"petitioning\" nature of Christian prayer to how Christianity views life after death, Knitter argues that a Buddhist standpoint can help inspire a more person-centered conception of Christianity, where individual religious experience comes first, and liturgy and tradition second. Moving and revolutionary, this edition comes with a new postscript in which Professor Knitter reflects on and re-evaluates his position as a double-belonger.","brand":"Tantor Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47162377863408,"sku":"2940170660643","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940170660643_p0.jpg?v=1763810206","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940170660643","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}