Confucianism and Christianity: A Comparative Study

This is a joint production from Kondasha International and The IOOR of Sophia University, Tokyo. Hardback with a sewn binding, cloth over boards with dustjacket, 234 pp on creamy stock. "Beginning with the historical encounter between Christianity and Confucianism in the 17th century, the author examines similarities and differences...." "Then [she undertakes] a critical assessment of Confucian heritage and its ultimate viability in today's world [which] leads to a look at the problem of man's ability to transcend himself. The problem of an Absolute or God, the personal deity of the Christian scriptures, and the Confucian classics emerges within the dimension of self-transcendence." Other topics examined include: - "prayer" in the two traditions - the "Problem of Man," particularly the problem of evil - meditation - the role of mysticism in Jesus and Confucius - the question of rituals - cult in theory and praxis - the political relevance of the doctrine of kingship and rebellion (the Confucian King and the Confucian Minister) With "Chronological Table of Chinese History" and an index. Over 25 pp of bibliographic information: end notes and a bibliography.