The strengths and limitations of Bede Griffith’s Christian Advaita in Tamil Nadu

Father Bede Griffiths devoted himself to contemplative life in South India, first at Kurisumala Ashram in Kerala and then at Saccidananda Ashram in Tamil Nadu. He endeavoured to create an authentic Indian theology by constructing a Christian advaita and living as a Christian sannyāsi. Despite living...

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Main Author: Kulak, Joshua B. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Univ. 2019
In: Nidān
Year: 2019, Volume: 4, Issue: 2, Pages: 43-60
Further subjects:B Inculturation
B Bede Griffiths
B Contextual Theology
B Christian advaita
B Indian Christianity
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