Title The problem of the self in Buddhism and Christianity / Lynn A. de Silva ; foreword by John Hick

Published New York : Barnes & Noble, 1979

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Description xv, 185 pages ; 22 cm Series Library of philosophy and religion Library of philosophy and religion. Contents Introduction -- Soul theories -- The no-soul theory -- The Theravada point of view -- The problem of self-identity -- The quest for self-identity -- Self-identity and Nibbāna -- The biblical view of man -- Man as 'Spirit', pneuma -- The spiritual body -- 11. Progressive sanctification -- The kingdom of God, community of love -- Anattā and God -- The practical relevance of the Anattā-pneuma concept -- Spirit and spirituality -- Glossary Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and indexes Subject Anātman. Buddhism -- Relations -- Christianity. Buddhist anthropology. Christianity and other religions -- Buddhism. Self -- Religious aspects. Theological anthropology -- Christianity. Theological anthropology. LC no. 76019860 ISBN 0064916677

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