{"product_id":"buddha-jesus-and-muhammad-a-comparative-study-hardback-9781118465516","title":"Buddha, Jesus and Muhammad; A Comparative Study (Hardback) 9781118465516","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eBuddha, Jesus and Muhammad\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eA Comparative Study\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Gwynne's judicious use of comparative method sheds light on each of the chosen subjects, who have rarely been treated together in this way, drawing on the three religions' own sources to give vivid accounts of their origins and contemporary relevance. It is the perfect antidote to the antagonistic atmosphere created by the 'New Atheism', but it also offers much food for thought as these three traditions dominate the world scene.\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eJohn D'Arcy May\u003c\/b\u003e, Trinity College Dublin and Australian Catholic University, Melbourne\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003ePaul Gwynne (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781118465516, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 12 March 2014\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e288 pages\u003cbr\u003e25.4 x 17.8 x 2 cm, 0.612 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis cool, clear-sighted comparative study has no theological axe to grind. It offers a trusty thematic guide to the figureheads of three of the largest religions in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe comparative approach is descriptive and even-handed, highlighting both similarities and differences across a range of major areas.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe thematic chapters cover: early life, followers, the core message, political attitudes, relations with women, and death.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe engaging writing and descriptive approach make this an ideal text for students, instructors and general readers.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePreface ix\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNotes xiv\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMaps xv\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Sources 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Delay in Writing 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGospel Portraits 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQur’an, Sira and Hadith 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObservations 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Context 23\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Ganges Plain 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRoman Palestine 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArabia Deserta 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObservations 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Early Years 44\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHeir to the Throne 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSon of the Carpenter 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrphan and Merchant 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObservations 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Turning Point 65\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Four Sights 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWaters of the Jordan 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNight of Power 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObservations 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Message 88\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFour Noble Truths 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKingdom of God 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Straight Path 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObservations 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Miracles 114\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIddhi 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Finger of God 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOne or Many? 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObservations 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Followers 134\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Third Jewel 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Twelve Disciples 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompanions 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObservations 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Women 163\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Renunciation 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEunuch for the Kingdom 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMothers of the Faithful 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObservations 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Politics 185\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Enemy Within 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMessiah 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRuler of Arabia 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObservations 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Death 212\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Blacksmith’s Meal 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCross and Tomb 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn ‘A’isha’s arms 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObservations 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFurther Reading 245\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eReferences 251\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIndex 255\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Religion \u0026amp; beliefs [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Religion \u0026amp; beliefs\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Religion%20\u0026amp;%20beliefs%20%5BHR%5D%22\"\u003eHR\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52417776419096,"sku":"9781118465516","price":71.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781118465516.jpg?v=1784508265","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/buddha-jesus-and-muhammad-a-comparative-study-hardback-9781118465516","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}