The Routledge Handbook of Hindu-Christian Relations Contributor(s): Bauman, Chad M. (Editor), Roberts, Michelle Voss (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0367000709 ISBN-13: 9780367000707 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $266.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 2020 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Religion | Hinduism - General - Religion | Christianity - General - Religion | Religious Intolerance, Persecution & Conflict |
Dewey: 294.515 |
LCCN: 2020037356 |
Physical Information: 502 pages |
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Publisher Description: The historical interplay of Hinduism as an ancient Indian religion and Christianity as a religion associated (in India, at least) with foreign power and colonialism, continues to animate Hindu-Christian relations today. On the one hand, The Routledge Handbook of Hindu-Christian Relations describes a rich history of amicable, productive, even sometimes syncretic Hindu-Christian encounters. On the other, this handbook equally attends to historical and contemporary moments of tension, conflict, and violence between Hindus and Christians. Comprising thirty-nine chapters by a team of international contributors, this handbook is divided into seven parts:
The handbook explores: how the study of Hindu-Christian relations has been and ought to be done, the history of Hindu-Christian relations through key interactions, ethnographic reflections on current dynamics of Hindu-Christian exchange, important key thinkers, and topics in comparative theology, ultimately providing a framework for further debates in the area. The Routledge Handbook of Hindu-Christian Relations is essential reading for students and researchers in Hindu-Christian studies, Hindu traditions, Asian religions, and studies in Christianity. This handbook will also be very useful for those in related fields, such as anthropology, political science, theology, and history. |