History Of Christians In Karnataka

This unique Treatise delineates the origin of Christianity in Karnataka and its progress over the years with a brief description of Christian Missionaries – Portuguese, Italian, French, and English who did yeoman service to Kannada language, its Grammar and Dictionary. The Book’s canvas of Christianity in Karnataka is wide and colorful. Included are the features of Christians’ daily lives, their culture and customs, their festivals, and the social welfare activities of Church Missions etc., Separate Chapters deal with Christian Shrines and the principal and well-known churches dotting the entire Karnataka landscape with illustrations. It includes the visit of Pope John Paul II and Archbishop of Canterbury to Karnataka in 1986. In a nutshell, this documented Volume provides the entire gamut of Karnataka’s Christian life, their Churches, Institutions, and other essential aspects of Christian life. It also illustrates the unique contribution of both Catholic and Protestant Missionaries like Rev.Fr.Leonardo Cinnami, Rev.Fr.Abbe Dubois Rev.Ferdinand Kittel, Rev.Moegling, B.L.Rice etc., The highlight of the Treatise is the vivid description of Christian Fares and Festivals held in all parts of Karnataka.

Christians form the third largest religious community in India. How has this come about? There are many studies of separate groups: but there has so far been no major history of the three large groups - Roman Catholic, Protestant and Thomas Christians (Syrians). This work attempts to meet the need for such a history. It goes right back to the beginning and traces the story through the ups and downs of at least fifteen centuries. It includes careful studies of the political and social background and of the non-Christian reactions to the Christian message. The narration is non-technical and should present few difficulties to the thoughtful reader; the more technical matters are dealt with in notes and appendices. This book will be of interest to all students of Church History and will also prove fascinating to many who are concerned with the development of Christianity as a world religion and in the dialogue between different forms of faith.

On history of Christians of Mangalore, Karnataka, India.

The unprecedented uncertainties marked by the pandemic and strategic conflicts between the key forces have redirected our attention to the importance of partnerships and engagements in international relations. India-EU dialogues through the annual summits have familiarized each other towards a greater understanding of one another’s perspectives and interests. Their strategic engagement has broadened in the last few years to include climate change, energy, connectivity, migration, education, science and technology, and research and innovation. The growing convergence in Brussels and New Delhi’s strategic interests open up new windows of opportunities for greater cooperation on diversified issues. Capturing the new momentum in India-EU relations, this book uncovers various issues and topics spanning across politics, education, and culture. Each chapter in this book analyzes the scope of the cooperation, the existing challenges that India and the EU encounter, and provides policy recommendations for the future.

With reference to Mar Thoma Syrian Church's mission to North Kanara, India.