Dramas of Estrangement: Christ and Krishna

Authors

  • John Stratton Hawley

Keywords:

Christ and Krishna, John Stratton Hawley, Vaishnavism, Bhakti, Ras-lila, divine absence, love in separation, interreligious dialogue, comparative theology, Christian Vaishnava parallels

Abstract

The article "Dramas of Estrangement: Christ and Krishna" by John Stratton Hawley explores the theological and emotional resonances between the narratives of Christ and Krishna, particularly focusing on themes of divine absence, suffering, and love in separation. Presented initially to a Christian audience, the piece reflects on the parallels and divergences in devotional expression across Vaishnava and Christian traditions, emphasizing the productive role of longing and estrangement in deepening spiritual experience.

Published

2004-12-13