This collection provides a panoramic view of the many facets of contemporary Indian Christianity. Examining this subject through historical, theological, and missional lenses, the essays here explore the main themes driving Indian Christian life and thought today. Among the issues analyzed are Indian Christianity's theological foundations, ecclesiology, worship practices, and public theology, as well as the interreligious and political environment of contemporary India.
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Christians and Christianity in India Today
Historical, Theological, and Missiological Assessments
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Historical, Theological, and Missiological Assessments
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Topic
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Christian ChurchTable of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- Introduction
- Part I: Historical Dimensions
- 1. Tale of Transregional Interactions to a Polyvalent Christianity: A Brief History of Christianity in South India
- 2. Amid Opposition and Optimism: A Brief History of Christianity in North India
- 3. Identity and Transformation: A Brief History of Christianity in Northeast India
- 4. Ecclesial Traditions in India: A Diverse Unity
- 5. The Indigenous Mission Movement in India: From the First Century Onward
- Part II: Theological Dimensions
- 6. Contextual Theology as Metatheology: A Methodological Inquiry of Selected Indian Contextual Theologies
- 7. Indian Biblical Hermeneutics
- 8. Truth Enflesh: An Apologia for Embodied Presence
- 9. Indian Christian Hymnody: A Missiological Interaction
- Part III: Social and Cultural Dimensions
- 10. Indian Christians in the Political and Civic Life of India
- 11. Identity Negotiations and the Hindu Devotees of Christ in India
- 12. The Dalit Christian Woman: Caste, Gender, and Constructed Identity in India
- 13. Multidimensional Poverty, Constitutional Responses, and Holistic Mission in India
- Part IV: Missional Challenges
- 14. Gender Inequality and Domestic Violence: A Missional Challenge in India
- 15. The Deadly Virus of Human Trafficking in India: A Prophetic Call to Action
- 16. Missiological Reflections on Disability Discourse in India: How the Church Can Respond
- 17. Envisioning Mission as “Walking Alongside” amid the Mental Health Crisis in India
- Contributors
- Index
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