In the Christian tradition Jesus is regarded as the one true God-and-true-man and the only incarnation on earth of the Godhead. In Buddhism, however, the Buddha is seen as a model through which the incarnation is experienced within oneself. Similar beliefs are also present in other religions of the Orient.
THOU ART THAT is a useful introduction to the work of Joseph Campbell. The contributions of Eugene Kennedy as the book's editor are outstanding.
I am also beginning to read books by some of the Jesus Seminar scholars and I find that Campbell's writings are somewhat similar while his interests are much broader in scope.reviews: page 1, 2, 3, 4Thou Art That is a compilation of previously uncollected essays and lectures by Joseph Campbell that focus on the Judeo-Christian tradition. Here Campbell explores common religious symbols, reexamining and reinterpreting them in the context of his remarkable knowledge of world mythology. According to Campbell, society often confuses the literal and metaphorical interpretations of religious stories and symbols. In this collection, he eloquently reestablishes these metaphors as a means to enhance spiritual understanding and mystical revelation. With characteristic verve, he ranges from rich storytelling to insightful comparative scholarship. Included is editor Eugene Kennedy?s classic interview with Campbell in The New York Times Magazine, which brought the scholar to the public?s attention for the first time.