| Description |
1 online resource (xiii, 265 pages) |
| Contents |
1. Sources -- Delay in Writing -- Gospel Portraits -- Qur'an, Sira and Hadith -- Observations -- 2. Context -- Ganges Plain -- Roman Palestine -- Arabia Deserta -- Observations -- 3. Early Years -- Heir to the Throne -- Son of the Carpenter -- Orphan and Merchant -- Observations -- 4. Turning Point -- Four Sights -- Waters of the Jordan -- Night of Power -- Observations -- 5. Message -- Four Noble Truths -- Kingdom of God -- Straight Path -- Observations -- 6. Miracles -- Iddhi -- Finger of God -- One or Many? -- Observations -- 7. Followers -- Third Jewel -- Twelve Disciples -- Companions -- Observations -- 8. Women -- Renunciation -- Eunuch for the Kingdom -- Mothers of the Faithful -- Observations -- 9. Politics -- Enemy Within -- Messiah -- Ruler of Arabia -- Observations -- 10. Death -- Blacksmith's Meal -- Cross and Tomb -- In À'isha's arms -- Observations. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Note |
Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on April 17, 2014). |
| Summary |
This 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. The comparative approach is descriptive and even-handed, highlighting both similarities and differences across a range of major areas.The thematic chapters cover: early life, followers, the core message, political attitudes, relations with women, and death.The engaging writing and descriptive approach make this an ideal text for students, instructors and general readers. |
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Gautama Buddha.
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Jesus Christ -- Biography.
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Muḥammad, Prophet, -632 -- Biography.
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Gautama Buddha. (OCoLC)fst00053986
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Jesus Christ. (OCoLC)fst00040116
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Muḥammad, Prophet, -632. (OCoLC)fst01836298
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Religions.
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Buddhism.
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Christianity.
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Islam.
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Buddha (The concept)
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Religion.
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RELIGION -- Comparative Religion.
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Buddhism. (OCoLC)fst00840028
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Christianity. (OCoLC)fst00859599
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Islam. (OCoLC)fst00979776
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Religions. (OCoLC)fst01093898
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| Genre/Form |
Biography. (OCoLC)fst01423686
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Biographies.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Gwynne, Paul, 1957- Buddha, Jesus and Muhammad Hoboken : Wiley, 2014 9781118465516 (DLC) 2013038490 |
| ISBN |
9781118465486 (Adobe PDF) |
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1118465482 (Adobe PDF) |
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9781118465493 (ePub) |
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1118465490 (ePub) |
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