Buddhism and Christianity: A Parallel and a Contrast

"Buddhism and Christianity: A Parallel and a Contrast" by Archibald Scott is a comparative study from the late 1800s that explores Buddhism and Christianity, looking at what makes them alike and different. It's based on lectures that break down each religion to show their individual traits and what they have in common. The author wants people to understand both religions better and thinks Christians can actually value their own beliefs more by learning about Buddhism. The book starts with the author explaining how complicated both religions are, and he promises to treat Buddhism fairly, even though it hasn't always been shown correctly in the past. He points out that Buddhism is a big religion with important ideas about life and how to be a good person. Scott believes that comparing religious ideas is helpful for Christianity, not harmful, and he encourages readers to study both religions without bias to find common truths. He explains we need to look at where each religion came from and how they grew over time in order to have a meaningful conversation between the two.