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Book Review - "From Buddha to Jesus: An Insider’s View of Buddhism & Christianity", by Steve Cioccolanti by Dinkins, Larry

Buddhism & Heathenism by Swanson, Herb

Short articles on Presbyterian missionary views on Buddhism at the end of the 19th century

Buddhism Examined in the Light of the Gospel by Myers, Ron

Theravada Buddhism: What Is It, and What Are Its Teachings? The Thai Buddhist World View From a Christian Perspective, and Vice-versa

Christianity and Buddhism by Indapanno, Bhikkhu Buddhadasa

A Buddhist priest compares Buddhism to Christianity. Note: This book is from the perspective of a Buddhist priest so the interpretation of Christianity is not correct.

Christianity and Buddhism in Thailand by Hughes, Phillip

Study highlighting the differences and similarites between Buddhist and Christian soteriology

Christianity and Buddhism in Thailand: The "Battle of the Axes" and the "Contest of Power" by Cohen, Erik

Insightful article written by a non-Christian about the difficultly missionaries have in converting Thai's to Christianity. The article contrasts the difference between Buddhist thought and Christian thought and how effects the spread of Christianity in Thailand

Contextualizing with Thai Folk Buddhists by DeNeui, Paul

Research paper on understanding Thai Folk Buddhism

Friendly exclusivism and aggressive inclusivism by Visser, Marten

A comparative survery of the various types of exclusivism and inclusivism in the East and the West, and among adherents of various religious worldviews

Loy Krathong & the Water Goddess by Lambert, John

Loi Krathong has been called the most important and significant holiday of the year for the Thai people as well as parts of Laos and Myanmar (Shan state). It was recently celebrated here in Thailand, but in much less fanfare due to the current massive floods still affecting greater Bangkok. What is it all about? How does it play out with the current flooding situation? Is there room for interpretation?

Medicine & Mission by Swanson, Herb

Few short articles about the relationship between religion and medicine and how missionaries from the North Laos Mission saw Christian medical care.

Missiological Implications Of Key Contrasts Between Buddhism & Christianity by Smith, Alex

This article explores the significant differences and the similarities of the foundational beliefs and teachings between Buddhism and Christianity.

Most of Thailand is Not Truly Buddhist by Lambert, John

While it is true that the majority of Thai people would claim themselves to be Buddhist, the reality is that majority are not what the Thai would call “kreng sasanna” or fully devoted to their Buddhist faith. In fact, most Thai would have a wide variety of things that they respect, worship, or venerate in a typical day or week that would not be considered Buddhist at all. Most of these other things have to do with “spirits” or ghosts of people who are believed to have lived before in a past time.