The subaltern methodology has exerted a great impact in the field of current theology
and hermeneutics. Its achievements and advantages are so numerous that no one can deny its
significance in contemporary theological developments. This book is a critique on Raymond
Panikkar's theology of trinity from the subaltern perspective. It analyses to what extent
Panikkar is inclined to Brahmanic Hinduism and why he had more propensity towards
Hinduism. The work, therefore, characterizes Panikkar's theology as `Hinduized theology'
or to be precise as `Brahmanic theology', considering the fact that the questions and
aspirations of the majority people in India could not be thoroughly addressed by him. It
concludes that Indian Christian theology is really gasping for breath as it is under
Brahmanic captivity. Indeed, this book will prove to be a major contribution to the
current debate on Indian Christian theology.
Contents
Foreword
Acknowledgement
List of Abbreviations
Introduction
1. Raimundo Panikkar : A Pilgrimage to Contemporary Theological Consciousness
1.1 Memoir
1.2 The Context Formulated the Theological Thought of
Panikkar
1.3 Characteristics of Panikkar's Thought
1.4 Methodological Considerations
1.5 Methodological Pre-Suppositions
1.6 A Summary Presentation of Panikkar's Theological
Thought
1.7 Panikkar : A Pilgrimage
Conclusion
2. Trinity and Hindu Spirituality : Panikkar's Triadic Synthesis
2.1 Hindu Spirituality
2.2 Hindu Spirituality as Margas
2.3 Panikkarian Trinity
2.4 Triadic Synthesis of Panikkar
2.5 Trinity or Theandrism
2.6 Basic Deviations
Conclusion
3. Influence of Hinduism on Panikkar's Theology
3.1 Perception of Hinduism
3.2 Inclusion of Hindu Religious Thought
3.3 Legitimization
3.4 Influence of Hinduism
3.5 Hindu-Christian Theology : Panikkar's Query
Conclusion
4. A Subaltern Critique on Hindu Hegemonic Theology of Panikkar
4.1 Subaltern Critique
4.2 Panikkar's Hindu Hegemonic Theology
4.3 Critique on Panikkar's Hindu Hegemonic Theology
4.4 Does Panikkar's Theology Really Gasp for Breath?
4.5 Towards Life - Centric Theology
Conclusion
General Conclusion
Bibliography
Nannu K. hailing from Trivandrum, Kerala, is a licensed minister of
the Assemblies of God Malayalam District Council. He did his theological studies (BD) from
Faith Theological Seminary, Manakala, Adoor and his post graduate studies (M. Th) from
Tamilnadu Theological Seminary, Madurai. At present, he is pursuing PhD studies from
SHUATS, Allahabad. He has contributed a few articles in a couple of theological journals.
He also teaches theology in various bible colleges in Kerala. He is married to Gifty and
they have two children, Jesna and Jeswin.
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