Christian Proselytization: A Hindu Perspective

Proselytization in some form is usually perceived as an inalienable aspect of Christian identity, yet this aspect of Christianity is quite baffling to the modern Hindu, who is not disposed to doubt the salvific potency of other religions. This paper is an attempt to try to create some openings in th...

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Main Author: Sharma, Arvind (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage 2005
In: Missiology
Year: 2005, Volume: 33, Issue: 4, Pages: 425-434
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Summary:Proselytization in some form is usually perceived as an inalienable aspect of Christian identity, yet this aspect of Christianity is quite baffling to the modern Hindu, who is not disposed to doubt the salvific potency of other religions. This paper is an attempt to try to create some openings in this wall of mutual incomprehension so that both sides gain a better appreciation of the others' position and to indicate the “concessions” they could make to each others' position without compromising their own integrity.
ISSN:2051-3623
Contains:Enthalten in: Missiology
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/009182960503300404