The historical interplay of Hinduism as an ancient Indian religion and Christianity as a religion associated (in India, at least) with foreign power and colonialism, continues to animate HinduâChristian relations today. On the one hand, The Routledge Handbook of HinduâChristian Relations describes a rich history of amicable, productive, even sometimes syncretic HinduâChristian encounters. On the other, this handbook equally attends to historical and contemporary moments of tension, conflict, and violence between Hindus and Christians. Comprising thirty-nine chapters by a team of international contributors, this handbook is divided into seven parts:
- Theoretical and methodological considerations
- Historical interactions
- Contemporary exchanges
- Sites of bodily and material interactions
- Significant figures
- Comparative theologies
- Responses
The handbook explores: how the study of HinduâChristian relations has been and ought to be done, the history of HinduâChristian relations through key interactions, ethnographic reflections on current dynamics of HinduâChristian exchange, important key thinkers, and topics in comparative theology, ultimately providing a framework for further debates in the area.
The Routledge Handbook of Hindu-Christian Relations is essential reading for students and researchers in HinduâChristian studies, Hindu traditions, Asian religions, and studies in Christianity. This handbook will also be very useful for those in related fields, such as anthropology, political science, theology, and history.