Steps toward a Tibetan Understanding of Purity

""Morrison offers a masterclass in Tibetan Buddhism, introducing its theology, forms, and practices, making sense of a complicated religion. Impeccably researched, this book's chief contribution is the unpacking of the concepts of purity and pollution, a worldview which is both familiar to all cultures but needs specific nuancing in this context. This category not only powerfully speaks to Eastern cultures, but it can help Christians add a much-needed dimension to the gospel as well."" --Allen Yeh, Vice President of Academic Affairs, International Theological Seminary ""Morrison has put the time into carefully studying Tibetan purity texts, so he is positioned to have deep conversations about Christianity and Buddhism with Tibetans. This work expands on the dyadic category of purity and pollution by showing how purity is connected to merit, faith, and power in Tibet. This is a superb example of how a Christian worker can present Jesus Christ in a way that makes sense to those of other religious backgrounds."" --Kenneth Nehrbass, Associate Professor of Global Studies, Liberty University ""Jim Morrison takes us beyond Eugene Nida's 'guilt, fear, and shame' to include hygienic language--purity/pollution. Often minimized in missions considering its prominence in Scripture and major religions (Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism, Christianity, First Nations), this well-researched book fills the gap in the religious realm. Thorough, trustworthy, timely."" --Tom Steffen, Professor Emeritus of Intercultural Studies, Cook School of Intercultural Studies, Biola University