Description
Book SynopsisIf there is one question that haunts Indian Christians, it is ‘What does it mean to be Indian and Christian?’ This matter of identity presents a unique challenge. This book offers a unique path forward by studying the rise and character of Indian-initiated churches, Christian movements founded by Indians to address Indian issues.
Table of Contents
- Editor's Preface
- Introduction
- 1 The Origins of Indian-Initiated Churches
- 2 Revivals and the Reframing of Indian Christianity
- 3 The Indian Pentecostal Church of God and The Independence Movement
- 4 The Bakht Singh Assemblies and the Independence Movement
- 5 Bhakti Devotion and the Rise of the India Bible Mission
- 6 Yesu Darbar: Spiritual Power and Popular Hinduism
- 7 New Life Fellowship: Re-forming the Church in Urban India
- Conclusion: Christianity Made in India
