Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala Aug 28, 2022 (Issuewire.com) - The book titled 'Hindu Church And An Indian Christ' is now available for purchase worldwide. Authored by George Alexander, Greeshma Reddy, Skaria Roy, and Joseph Noun and written in a simple and understandable style, this book depicts the indigenous origin, socio-political issues, patriotic contributions, resistance against foreign colonial powers, media and movie-related aspects, cultural practices, identity crisis, interreligious interactions (special relations with the Hindu community) yoga and Eastern Christians, and future challenges of Malankara Nasranis of India, an ancient pre-proto orthodox followers of Jesus of Nazareth who are members of the Malankara Church. The book urges everyone to think beyond the Syrian Christian tagline that has been wrongly imposed upon this indigenous caste-based community. It further urges everyone, particularly the Hindu community worldwide to have a better understanding of the Malankara Nasranis.
Language: English
Format: Paperback and E-book
Pages: 342 pages
Purchase Availability:
As paperback on Amazon and Kindle (Indian edition)
https://www.amazon.in/Hindu-Church-Indian-Christ-Judeo-Dravidian/dp/B09YRMH6RH/r
As paperback on Amazon and Kindle (International edition)
https://www.amazon.com/Hindu-Church-Indian-Christ-Judeo-Dravidian/dp/1435772180/
More About the Book
This book comprises reflections on the indigenous Malankara Church and its faithful, the Hindu Nasranis, a caste-based community in India. The book discusses the identity crisis encountered by the present-day Nasranis, and how they are bound to carry the 'Syrian' tagline, a foreign identity over their shoulders. It is categorically stated that Malankara Nasranis of India are not 'Syrian Christians' rather they are wrongly addressed in that way. Most importantly the book depicts the cultural, religious, and social relations between Nasranis and Hindus and explains how they are different from the rest of the Christians. The book also reminds us that Malankara Church is not a by-product of European missionary evangelism, but a socio-religious institution that originated in India. It emphasizes the importance of the Judeo-Dravidian and Bhartiya identity of Malankara Nasrani which has been overlooked as a result of foreign influences. This thesis also showcases local age-old Nasrani cultural practices, traditions, and the changes that took place over the centuries as a result of colonial Christian domination. It calls on everyone to have a better and wider understanding of the Malankara Church, which is a native community of India, and not to confuse it as a mere 'Christian Sect'. The book also debates contemporary socio-political and religious scenarios and boldly exposes various issues about the Malankara Church leadership.
Contents of the Book
Prologue
A Confused Sanghi, a Struggling Nasrani, and a Corporate Catholic
Chapter – I
A Brief Overview of the Malankara Church, Related Aspects, and Its Westernization Process
Chapter – II
Roman Papacy, Uniates and Malankara Nasrains
Chapter – III
Media, Movie Industry, and the Malankara Church
Chapter – IV
“Ghar Wapsi” – A Struggle to Return to the Original Roots: The Need for a Decolonial Approach
Chapter – V
Indigenization, Nationalism and the Future of the Malankara Church
Chapter - VI
Malankara Church in the Next Two Hundred Years
Chapter – VII
I Choose to Remain a Hindu, Yet Stay Connected to Christ
Chapter VIII
A Brief Reflection on Yoga and Eastern Christianity
Chapter IX
A Hindu Church and An Indian Christ
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