Interpreting Proverbs 11:18-31, Psalm 73, and Ecclesiastes 9:1-12 in Light of, and as a Response to, Thai Buddhist Interpretations
A Contribution to Christian-Buddhist Dialogue
Biographical note
Kari Storstein Haug, Ph.D. (2008, School of Mission and Theology – MHS), is Associate Professor of Missiology at MHS, Stavanger, Norway. She has published several articles on the encounter between Christianity and Buddhism in a Thai context.
Table of contents
Chapter 1: Introduction
Biblical interpretation and interreligious dialogue
Primary sources and method
PART I: THAI BUDDHIST INTERPRETATIONS OF PROVERBS 11:18-31, PSALM
73, AND ECCLESIASTES 9:1-12
Chapter 2: Thai Buddhist Interpretations of Proverbs 11:18-31
Introduction
“Do good, receive good; do evil, receive evil”
“The more you give, the more you get”
“As you sow, God gives the fruit”
“There is no way to escape [the consequences of acts]”
“Humans control their own destiny”
“We are good, but might be punished in this world”
“Women must have wisdom”
“This text teaches people to do good”
Intermediate conclusion
Chapter 3: Thai Buddhist Interpretations of Psalm 73
Introduction
Why do the wicked prosper, while the good suffer?
Trust in God
Combining the two themes
Intermediate conclusion
Chapter 4: Thai Buddhist Interpretations of Ecclesiastes 9:1-12
Introduction
“Use your time in the best way possible”
“There is time and opportunity for all”
“Everything is in the hands of God”
“All meet the same เคราะ (khraw, fate)”
Intermediate conclusion
Chapter 5: Conclusion to Part I: Thai Buddhist Interpretations
Introduction
The understanding of the main themes and issues
Resources used in the interpretation of the texts
How the interviewees related to the texts
PART II: INTERPRETING PROVERBS 11:18-31, PSALM 73, AND ECCLESIASTES
9:1-12 IN LIGHT OF, AND AS A RESPONSE TO THAI BUDDHIST
INTERPRETATIONS
Chapter 6: Interpreting Proverbs 11:18-31 in Light of, and as a Response to Thai Buddhist
Interpretations
Introduction
Interpreting Proverbs 11:18-31 in textual context
Interpreting Proverbs 11:18-31 in response to Thai Buddhist interpretations
Intermediate conclusion
Chapter 7: Interpreting Psalm 73 in Light of, and as a Response to Thai Buddhist
interpretations
Introduction
Interpreting Psalm 73 in textual context
Interpreting Psalm 73 in response to Thai Buddhist interpretations
Intermediate conclusion
Chapter 8: Interpreting Ecclesiastes 9:1-12 in Light of, and as a Response to Thai Buddhist
Interpretations
Introduction
Interpreting Ecclesiastes 9:1-12 in textual context
Interpreting Ecclesiastes 9:1-12 in response to Thai Buddhist interpretations
Intermediate conclusion
Chapter 9: Conclusion Part II
Introduction
“As you sow, you will reap”
Other issues
CONCLUSION
APPENDIX
SOURCES AND BIBLIOGRAPHY
Biblical interpretation and interreligious dialogue
Primary sources and method
PART I: THAI BUDDHIST INTERPRETATIONS OF PROVERBS 11:18-31, PSALM
73, AND ECCLESIASTES 9:1-12
Chapter 2: Thai Buddhist Interpretations of Proverbs 11:18-31
Introduction
“Do good, receive good; do evil, receive evil”
“The more you give, the more you get”
“As you sow, God gives the fruit”
“There is no way to escape [the consequences of acts]”
“Humans control their own destiny”
“We are good, but might be punished in this world”
“Women must have wisdom”
“This text teaches people to do good”
Intermediate conclusion
Chapter 3: Thai Buddhist Interpretations of Psalm 73
Introduction
Why do the wicked prosper, while the good suffer?
Trust in God
Combining the two themes
Intermediate conclusion
Chapter 4: Thai Buddhist Interpretations of Ecclesiastes 9:1-12
Introduction
“Use your time in the best way possible”
“There is time and opportunity for all”
“Everything is in the hands of God”
“All meet the same เคราะ (khraw, fate)”
Intermediate conclusion
Chapter 5: Conclusion to Part I: Thai Buddhist Interpretations
Introduction
The understanding of the main themes and issues
Resources used in the interpretation of the texts
How the interviewees related to the texts
PART II: INTERPRETING PROVERBS 11:18-31, PSALM 73, AND ECCLESIASTES
9:1-12 IN LIGHT OF, AND AS A RESPONSE TO THAI BUDDHIST
INTERPRETATIONS
Chapter 6: Interpreting Proverbs 11:18-31 in Light of, and as a Response to Thai Buddhist
Interpretations
Introduction
Interpreting Proverbs 11:18-31 in textual context
Interpreting Proverbs 11:18-31 in response to Thai Buddhist interpretations
Intermediate conclusion
Chapter 7: Interpreting Psalm 73 in Light of, and as a Response to Thai Buddhist
interpretations
Introduction
Interpreting Psalm 73 in textual context
Interpreting Psalm 73 in response to Thai Buddhist interpretations
Intermediate conclusion
Chapter 8: Interpreting Ecclesiastes 9:1-12 in Light of, and as a Response to Thai Buddhist
Interpretations
Introduction
Interpreting Ecclesiastes 9:1-12 in textual context
Interpreting Ecclesiastes 9:1-12 in response to Thai Buddhist interpretations
Intermediate conclusion
Chapter 9: Conclusion Part II
Introduction
“As you sow, you will reap”
Other issues
CONCLUSION
APPENDIX
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