Scott, Archibald 1837-1909 creator text utu 2022 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Buddhism and Christianity: A Parallel and a Contrast" by Archibald Scott is a scholarly examination of the similarities and differences between Buddhism and Christianity, written in the late 19th century. This work presents a series of lectures, focusing on a comparative analysis of the two religions, to illuminate their unique features as well as their shared elements. Scott aims to foster a deeper understanding of both faiths, suggesting that studying these religions can enhance Christian appreciation for its own beliefs. The opening of the text provides a preface where Scott acknowledges the complexity of both religions and expresses a commitment to presenting Buddhism fairly, despite its historical misrepresentations. He highlights the significance of Buddhism as a major world religion that offers insights into human life and ethics. Scott also stresses the importance of comparative theology in strengthening Christianity rather than undermining it, encouraging an impartial study to discern universal truths that resonate within both traditions. He outlines the necessity to explore the distinct origins and developments of each faith while establishing a framework for a fruitful dialogue between the two. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Introductory: necessity for a proper comparison of Buddhism and Christianity -- The historical antecedents of Buddhism and Christianity, and the evidential value of their respective scriptures -- The Buddha of the Pitakas: the Christ of the New Testament -- The Dharma of Buddha: the Gospel of Christ -- The Buddhist Sangha: the Christian Church -- The religions in history. Release date is 2022-01-15 Heiko Evermann, David King, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net. (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.) Originally published: United Kingdom: David Douglas, 1890 Christianity and other religions -- Buddhism Buddhism -- Relations -- Christianity BR United Kingdom: David Douglas, 1890 45025159 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67171 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67171 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134541.0 67171