The Book
This text looks at the origin and development of the doctrine of the "divine being". The author offers an insight into the role this earthly manifestation of the divine plays in the major religions of the world, and looks at the implications for belief, devotion, worship and understanding.
Additional Information
| Subject | Religion |
|---|---|
| Pages | 296 |
| Imprint | Oneworld |
| Illustrations | bibliography, index |
Reviews
"Dr Parrinder is a distinguished contributor to what literature there is on the subject… He provides a much-needed critical survey of a difficult and complex area."
Table of Contents
I Avatars in Hinduism.1. Introduction
2. Avatars in the Great Epic
3. Krishna in the Bhagavad-Gita
4. Philosophical Comments on Avatar Doctrine.
5. Avatar in Rama
6. Growth of the Krishna Cult
7. Similarity and Opposition
8. Modern Indian Thought and Christianity
9. Analysis of Avatar Doctrines.
II Buddhas, Jinas and Sufis
10. Incarnation of the Buddha
11. Buddhas and Avatars
12. Developing Buddhology
13.Jinas and Avatars
14. Incarnation in Islam
III. Christian and Other Beliefs
15. Incarnation and Avatars
16. Theophany: Differences between Krishna and Christ
17. Docetism, in Buddhology and Christology
18. Adoptionism: Christ and Muhammad
19. Recent Interpretations
Bibliography of Texts
Bibliography of Modern Writings
Index.
