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The book projects the rich heritage of Indian Christianity covering a vast period of first to the twenty-first century. The author has a meticulous projection in detailing the historical scenario by selecting and describing the most significant events, the key figures and developments in the history of the church in India.
An important contribution of this book is that instead of beginning with the so-called `great traditions'- those of the elite hierarchical, ...
This encyclopaedia documents the historic presence and contributions of Christianity in India and its neighbouring South Asian countries (Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives). In addition, the volume includes entries on Afghanistan and Myanmar and on the global South Asian diaspora.
Looking at rich archival material, the work documents the extensive apostolic heritage and the growth of the indigenous church in the post-colonial era, ...
The 27 essays in Christianity is Indian: The Emergence of an Indigenous Community, written by established and emerging national and international scholars, are a most timely contribution to correct the popular notion that Christianity is a Western religion! When the message of Jesus Christ is presented to Indians in their life-context they understand, interpret and express in their own way by employing their cultural, social and religious categories. Thus the ...
Missiology for the 21st Century is a collection of essays that seeks to clarify that awesome responsibility of proclaiming the gospel in the 21st century. It endeavours to provide an indepth discussion on aspects of the rationale for, the history of and context surrounding contemporary mission. These essays are written by both scholars and practitioners of mission. Thus they are able to talk of theory as well as practice. They are able to discuss ideas as ...