Buddhism in Christendom Or Jesus the Essene (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169345058)

""Buddhism in Christendom Or Jesus the Essene"" is a book written by Arthur Lillie that explores the similarities between Buddhism and Christianity, specifically in relation to the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. The book argues that Jesus was an Essene, a Jewish sect that had strong similarities to Buddhism, and that his teachings were influenced by Buddhist philosophy. Lillie examines various aspects of Jesus' life and teachings, such as his compassion, nonviolence, and emphasis on inner peace, and compares them to Buddhist principles. The book also discusses the history of Buddhism and its spread throughout the world, as well as the influence of Eastern philosophy on Western thought. Overall, ""Buddhism in Christendom Or Jesus the Essene"" offers a unique perspective on the intersection of these two major world religions.1887. It has been wisely said that, to understand any solitary religion, two, at least, must be studied. This seems essentially important when the religion is Eastern, and the student has been educated in the West. There is a tendency in the human mind to explain to itself that which is remote by that which is familiar. The Western mind is logical, matter of fact, impatient of symbolism. And yet, Christianity is an Asiatic religion, and all Asiatics tell us that symbolism is the only language by which the facts of the spiritual world can be treated. Partial Contents: Object of ancient scriptures; Double annunciation; Homage of the Idols; Buddha's great renunciation; The Nazarite; Mystical Israel; Buddhism and the Kabbalah; The Baptist; Jesus and the Baptist; Growth in Spirit; Signs of an Apostle; Essenism in the Bible; Christianity and Buddhism; Ritual; How did Buddhism reach the West? Zodiacal interpretation of the story.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Arthur Lillie
ISBN-10: 1169345050
ISBN-13: 9781169345058
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 452
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.20lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 1.00d