Religious Pluralism cannot be limited to intellectual circles and scholarly writings;
nor can it be confined within one geographical location or within an era of human history.
Religious Pluralism is a lived-in reality in which one can never overestimate its
influence and impact on human society. This book deals with how one religion can co-exist
and co-relate harmoniously with another in any given location.
The presentation is meant to outshine the importance of Inter-Faith Dialogue which,
being a vast subject, cannot be covered in a single attempt. The book focuses on Eli
Stanley Jones, a 20th century American Methodist Missionary to India and a Theologian, who
through his tireless efforts became one of the pioneers of Inter-Faith Dialogue in India.
When Jones came to India, he began working with the lowest castes, including Dalits, and
also started giving lectures to the educated classes of the then India. It attempts to
highlight how Jones uses "Christ of the Indian Road" effectively to make his
impact on the Indian Theological scene.
Contents
Foreword
Acknowledgements
1. Introduction
2. The Centrality of the Christ of Experience in the Life and Thought of Eli Stanley
Jones
3. Stanley Jones, Mohandas Gandhi and Indian Nationalism
4. Stanley Jones' Pursuit of the "Christ of the Indian Road"
5. Impact of Stanley Jones in India
6. Conclusion
Bibliography
Index
Rev. Zadingluaia Chinzah was born and brought up under the guidance of
his missionary parents. After his secondary education in Imphal, Manipur in the North East
region of India, he graduated from St. Joseph's College of Arts and Science, Bangalore. He
successfully pursued his Bachelor of Divinity from United Theological College, Bangalore,
under the Senate of Serampore. After a year of pastoral ministry, he undertook his Master
of Theology from the University of Edinburgh, UK. He is now an ordained minister of the
Lairam Jesus Christ Baptist Church.
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