Jodo Shinshu Buddhism inherited many negative doctrines around women's bodies, which in some early Buddhist texts were presented as an obstacle to rebirth, and a hindrance to awakening in general. Beginning with an examination of these doctrines, the book explores Shin teachings and texts, as well as the Japanese context in which they developed, with a focus on women and rebirth in Amida's Pure Land. These doctrines are then compared to similar doctrines in Christianity and used to suggestion fruitful avenues of Christian theological reflection.
- ISBN10 1498536557
- ISBN13 9781498536554
- Publish Date 5 October 2020
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Lexington Books
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 212
- Language English