Indian Christians

Issues and Perspectives
Erscheinungsjahr 2026
ISBN: 978-1-83765-429-1
Verlag: Boydell Manohar

Buch, Englisch, 234 Seiten, Print PDF, Format (B × H): 143 mm x 222 mm, Gewicht: 425 g

A compelling exploration of Indian Christianity's identity, history and challenges within the nation's vibrant pluralistic landscape.

Religious traditions from both Indic and non-Indic backgrounds have significantly contributed to shaping India's rich and diverse religious culture. While there have been occasional challenges, most religious communities work to uphold the country's pluralistic values. Although the majority of Indians are religious, their faith does not lead to communal division. That said, religious communities in India face both shared and unique challenges, which they address according to the theological and ethical principles of their respective traditions. This book delves into Indian Christianity, examining the specific challenges it faces in today's socio-political and religious context. Though often regarded as a foreign religion, Christianity has been present in India for over two thousand years. It is fundamentally Indian because its followers are Indians who have the right to practice their religion within the republic. The national identity of Christians aligns with the broader Indic identity of Christianity.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Wilson, Viju

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Geschichtswissenschaft Weltgeschichte & Geschichte einzelner Länder und Gebietsräume Weltgeschichte
• Geisteswissenschaften Geschichtswissenschaft Weltgeschichte & Geschichte einzelner Länder und Gebietsräume Geschichte einzelner Länder Asiatische Geschichte
• Geisteswissenschaften Christentum, Christliche Theologie Christentum/Christliche Theologie Allgemein

Über Autor(innen)

Wilson, Viju
VIJU WILSON teaches Theology at Union Biblical Seminary, Pune, Maharashtra. He is the author of Ecclesiology of Prophetic Participation; Theology of Solidarity: A Study on the Theology of James Massey; Faith and Praxis: A Collection of Reflections; The Upper Cloth Revolt in South Travancore: Theological Interpretation of a Subaltern Movement; and Faith Seeking Praxis: Essays on Subaltern Agency, Church and Praxis of Faith.