Rethinking Hindu Ministry

Author : H. L. Richard
Publisher : William Carey Publishing
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2011-06-26
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780878086368

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Rethinking Hindu Ministry: by H. L. Richard Pdf

Hindu traditions are diverse and complex. Simple summaries of Hindu beliefs and practices aren't adequate to explain their captivating allure for Hindus. This collection of papers from seasoned practitioners observes Hindu traditions and Hindu ministry from new angles, introducing new perspectives on ministry in Christ’s name that are relevant far beyond the Hindu world. Broad conceptual pictures and detailed practical advice is presented. Also highlighted are some remarkable Hindus who surrendered to Christ - and wrestled with the meaning of following Him in their Hindu families. This is the first book to turn to for pointers on sharing Christ with Hindus.

Author : Dwijendra Narayan Jha
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 111 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2014-12-18
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781317490340

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Rethinking Hindu Identity by Dwijendra Narayan Jha Pdf

Recent years have seen the emergence of a virulent version of Hindu nationalism and fundamentalism in India under the banner of Hindutva. This xenophobic movement has obfuscated and mystified the notion of Hindu identity and reinforced its stereotypes. Its arguments range from the patently unscientific - humankind was created in India, as was the first civilisation - to historical whitewash: Hinduism has continued in one, unchanged form for 5000 years; Hinduism has always been a tolerant faith. 'Rethinking Hindu Identity' offers a corrective based on a deep and detailed reading of Indian history. Written in a riveting style, this study provides a fresh history of Hinduism - its practices, its beliefs, its differences and inconsistencies, and its own myths about itself. Along the way, the book systematically demolishes the arguments of Hindu fundamentalism and nationalism, revealing how the real history of Hinduism is much more complex.

Author : H. L. Richard
Publisher : William Carey Publishing
Page : 59 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2007-06-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780878086450

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Hinduism: by H. L. Richard Pdf

Visitors to the world of Hinduism seldom probe its complex system of diverse beliefs and practices. If you want to better understand the 900 million Hindus of the world, H. L. Richard's brief but insightful Hinduism is a must-read. In it, he addresses both esoteric and practical issues. In this small book, Richard takes us on a quick tour of the Hindu scriptures, the basic Hindu philosophies, and includes a comprehensive glossary of Hindu terminology.

Author : Christopher Poshin David
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Apologetics
ISBN : 935148422X

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Engaging Hinduism by Christopher Poshin David Pdf

"Hinduism is now truly a global spiritual phenomena, and no more merely the prevailing religious and philosophical worldview of India alone. Christians through the centuries have meaningfully tried to engage with Hinduism but with limited success. Hinduism continues to be the Indian Church's biggest challenge calling for an intellectually robust and comprehensive system of apologetics. To address this, the book introduces presuppositional apologetics, a Biblical and relatively untried model of apologetics in India. Scholarly and at the same time practical, the author demonstrates ho presuppositional apologetics can be effectively employed in the Indian context by engaging with the neo-Hindu philosophical thought of Swami Vivekananda."--Book jacket.

Author : Wilbert R. Shenk,Richard J. Plantinga
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2016-10-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781498282666

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Christianity and Religious Plurality by Wilbert R. Shenk,Richard J. Plantinga Pdf

Over the past two centuries the Christian faith has spread to all continents. Although more global than ever, Christians are religious minorities in most societies. Religious freedom is hardly universal. In the past fifty years, millions of people have been uprooted from their traditional homelands in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Some have emigrated to Western Europe and North America. The West has become the scene of cultural, linguistic, and religious variety on a scale unimagined in 1900. Today, the full range of faiths and religious practices from all continents are present in Europe and North America. Christians are challenged to come to terms with this changed situation. These developments have intensified religious plurality. Christians all over the world are being urged to understand and engage with this new situation. This volume highlights this new reality and specifies some sources for engagement, not least among them the Judeo-Christian scriptures--fundamental to all "Christianities"--that emerged out of religious plural contexts. On the basis of their faith in the Triune God disclosed in this text, all followers of Jesus Christ must interact with these opportunities in today's radically context-sensitive world.

Author : Princeton Forum on Asian Indian Ministries (U.S.). Consultation (2009 : Princeton)
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 221 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2009-11-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780981987828

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Pilgrims at the Crossroads by Princeton Forum on Asian Indian Ministries (U.S.). Consultation (2009 : Princeton) Pdf

Author : H. L. Richard
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0878085122

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Rethinking Hindu Ministry by H. L. Richard Pdf

Hindu traditions are diverse and complex. Simple summaries of Hindu beliefs and practices lack appreciation for the allure which captivates Hindus themselves. This collection of papers from seasoned practitioners observes Hindu traditions and Hindu ministry from new angles, introducing new perspectives on ministry in Christ's name that are relevant far beyond the Hindu world. Broad conceptual pictures are presented along with detailed practical advice and introductions to remarkable Hindus who surrendered to Christ and wrestled with the meaning of following Him in their Hindu families. This is the first book to turn to for pointers on sharing Christ with Hindus.

Author : J. Paul Pennington
Publisher : William Carey Publishing
Page : 411 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2022-02-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781645083832

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Christian Barriers to Jesus (Revised Edition) by J. Paul Pennington Pdf

A Call to Follow Jesus When He Challenges Our Traditions There are many challenges to adequately representing Jesus to the majority world, and often Western Christian traditions create unnecessary hindrances to people accepting His truth. This book grew out of many interviews with Indian Jesus-followers—both Christians and Yesu bhaktas—who identified painful stumbling blocks to receiving and sharing the gospel. While Hindus often have a high view of Jesus, they struggle with the conventions, practices, and labels around "church." Christian Barriers to Jesus uniquely challenges readers to examine nine barrier-producing Christian traditions, exploring: • The assumptions Christians may hold about the value, origin, or necessity of their customs • The concerns Hindus commonly raise about traditions that confuse, offend, or alienate them • Teachings from Jesus in Scripture that often question the same ideas or practices Pennington suggests that by not asking deep enough questions about what is essential for following Jesus and what is a non-essential human invention, the church is unnecessarily alienating millions of people from Him. As a body, it is time to honestly address these concerns, developing new patterns of discipleship that reveal Jesus’s heart for breaking down barriers instead of creating them. The analysis presented in this book will empower readers to critically examine their personally cherished traditions and the purity of the gospel they present, with insights that are relevant in all contexts.

Author : Allen Yeh,Tite Tienou
Publisher : William Carey Publishing
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2018-10-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780878080908

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Majority World Theologies by Allen Yeh,Tite Tienou Pdf

Theology to the Ends of the Earth and Back Again As Christianity’s center of gravity has shifted to the Majority World, many younger churches in Africa, Asia, and Latin America are now coming of age. With this maturing comes the ability to theologize for themselves, not simply to mimic what they have been taught from the West. As theology is an attempt to articulate through human language, culture, and contexts the timeless truths of the eternal and transcendent God, Majority World churches have much to offer the West and the world, as they contribute to a greater understanding of God, discipleship, and mission. Within this volume is an eclectic and fascinating sampling of theologizing from around the world, diverse not just in context but in content, dealing with everything from Christian education, to engaging Buddhists with the gospel, to engagement with Santería, to contextualizing native dance. As Christ’s message has gone to “the ends of the earth,” it has been received, but also incorporated, synthesized, and rebirthed in new and exciting ways that will benefit us all, wherever we live and serve.

Author : Mohita Bhatia
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 229 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2020-10-29
Category : History
ISBN : 9781108836029

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Rethinking Conflict at the Margins: Dalits and Borderland Hindus in Jammu and Kashmir by Mohita Bhatia Pdf

Captures the lives of those living close to the border areas of Jammu and their stories of contesting or reinforcing India-Pakistan boundaries.

Author : Harley Talman,John Jay Travis
Publisher : William Carey Publishing
Page : 798 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2015-09-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780878089932

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Understanding Insider Movements by Harley Talman,John Jay Travis Pdf

For the first time in history, large numbers of people from the world’s major non-Christian religions are following Jesus as Lord. Surprisingly for many Western Christians, they are choosing to do so within the religious communities of their birth and outside of institutional Christianity. How does this work, and how should we respond to these movements? This long-awaited anthology brings together some of the best writings on the topic of insider movements. Diverse voices explore this phenomenon from the perspectives of Scripture, history, theology, missiology, and the experience and identity of insider believers. Those who are unfamiliar with the subject will find this book a crucial guide to a complex conversation. Students and instructors of mission will find it useful as a reader and reference volume. Field workers and agencies will discover in these chapters welcome starting points for dialogue and clearer communication. The first book to provide a comprehensive survey of the topic of insider movements, Understanding Insider Movements is an indispensable companion for those who want to glimpse the creative, unexpected, boundary-crossing ways God is at work among the peoples of the world in their diverse religious communities.

Author : Bryan Bishop
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2015-06-09
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781441227478

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Boundless by Bryan Bishop Pdf

In his many travels as a researcher for Youth With A Mission, Bryan Bishop discovered a startling phenomenon: hidden movements of Muslims, Hindus, and Buddhists who are experiencing and following Jesus outside the boundaries of traditional Western Christianity. And they have plenty to teach Christians in the West who feel spiritually stagnant or disillusioned. Through colorful firsthand accounts, Bishop unveils fresh expressions of faith that can revitalize our own. Those who have left or are feeling the pull to leave the church, along with those who chafe against Christianity's European-American cultural box, will welcome this expansive view of what it looks like to follow Christ.

Author : Robin Thomson
Publisher : The Good Book Company
Page : 109 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2014-10-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781909919143

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Engaging with Hindus by Robin Thomson Pdf

An introduction to what Hindus believe and how Christians can reach out to them with the gospel Hindus represent the third largest faith in the world, and yet many Christians know very little about their beliefs and lifestyle. This short book is designed to help both Christians and whole churches understand more about Hindus, and to reach out to them with the good news of the gospel. Both practical and warm, this book shows that every Christian is able to share their faith with Hindu friends and neighbours.

Author : Arniika Kuusisto
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 564 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2022-05-30
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781000575323

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The Routledge International Handbook of the Place of Religion in Early Childhood Education and Care by Arniika Kuusisto Pdf

Understanding the place of religion in Early Childhood Education and Care is of critical importance for the development of cultural literacy and plays a key role in societal coherence and inclusion. This international handbook provides a comprehensive overview of the place of religion in the societal educational arenas of the very youngest children across the globe. Drawing together contributions from leading international experts across disciplinary backgrounds, it offers a critical view of how to approach the complexities around the place of religion in Early Childhood Education and Care. Through its four parts, the book examines the theoretical, methodological, policy and practice perspectives and explores the complex intersections of transmission of "cultural heritage" and "national values" with the diverse, changing societal contexts. Each chapter contributes to an increased understanding of how the place of religion in Early Childhood Education and Care can be understood across continents, countries and educational systems. The Routledge International Handbook of the Place of Religion in Early Childhood Education and Care is an essential resource for academics, researchers, students and practitioners working in Early Childhood Education, Sociology of Childhood, Religious Education and other related fields

Author : Bob Robinson
Publisher : OCMS
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Christianity and culture
ISBN : 1870345398

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Christians Meeting Hindus by Bob Robinson Pdf

"With rare exceptions, serious intentional, reflective and sustained inter-faith encounter is a novel and recent enterprise. This book looks in detail at one such encounter - the intentional recent Hindu-Christian dialogue in India - and asks why and how the practice of dialogue came to replace previous attitudes of confrontation and monologue (especially on the part of Christians). Unlike many other works in the area of inter-faith studies, this work combines both descriptive detail of the actual encounter and critical theological analysis of the strengths and weakness of the dialogue model."--BOOK JACKET.