Barlaam and Ioasaph

This edition has images. Title: Barlaam and Ioasaph Credits: Produced by Douglas B. Killings. HTML version by Al Haines. Summary: "Barlaam and Ioasaph" by Saint John of Damascus is a religious narrative likely written in the 8th century. The story serves as an allegorical retelling of the life of Buddha, interwoven with Christian themes, focusing on the protagonist, Ioasaph, and his journey towards enlightenment through Christ's teachings. The text explores profound philosophical and...