EXCLUSION, DISCRIMINATION AND STRATIFICATION : Tribes in Contemporary India
Edited by N.K. Das
Discourses on social exclusion, discrimination and inequality have emerged as defining characteristics of the 21st century social sciences. Tribes of India are subjected to various forms of exclusion and discrimination. Tribes living in the midst of castes encounter even more deeply embedded exclusion and deprivation. Based on fieldwork, 24 in-depth village studies elucidate these issues in terms of collapse of livelihood opportunities and multiple practices of discrimination and denial rooted in economic, social and ritual spheres in this volume. In order to clarify concurrently intra-tribe, inter-tribe as also tribe-caste discrepancy, tribes are studied in numerous locations in rural India, including plains, hills and islands. Articles in this volume explain how the tribespeople have steadily resisted the persistent repression and adopted strategies to defy ill-treatment.
EXERCISING LEADERSHIP SERVANT MODEL APPRECIATIVE INQUIRY APPROACH
As I have been conducting workshops on Exercising Leadership in the Institutes of Consecrated Life, I thought it good to compile together the materials as a handbook for those who follow the course. This is written from an interdisciplinary approach. The purpose is to make available to the religious and priests various concepts and ideas of leadership developed in the secular world for better management and animation of communities and institutions under their care. The leadership concepts like Appreciative Inquiry and Servant Leadership have been found very effective in the corporate world of leadership. How such approaches can be greatly beneficial and effectively applied in the religious circle is the main focus of attention in this work. It provides information and means to examine one’s leadership qualities and suggestions for improving leadership interventions. My contention is that focusing on the positive strengths of people and organizations, leadership can be most rewarding and happy experience than something to be seen as a burden. Drawing insights from positive psychology and organization development, leadership in the church could bring about a paradigm shift from the overused and abused deficit model to strength based model where everyone can find his or her joy and fulfillment as servants of God’s kingdom. The book will be useful not only for the students who follow the courses but also for others who want to make their leadership more positive and effective.
EXPLORING IDENTITY AND ALTERITY – PERSPECTIVES AND PROJECTS
With dialogue and fellowship in religious experience it is possible to cultivate an attitude of respecting all religons and make use of religions as agents promoting harmony of life locally, nationally and globally. This book makes an attempt to investigate critically and creatively the projected and imagined images of self and others and their implications to live together in harmony.
Exploring the Depths of the Mystery of Christ – K Subba Rao’s Eclectic Praxis of Hindu Discipleship to Jesus
Foreword by Robin S Boyd
This study presents a new paradigm for the interpretation of Subba Rao’s theology, as well as presenting new data on the man and his work. Perhaps more importantly, the basic data for sound analysis are here presented in English for the first time. Fundamental to Subba Rao and his work are the 34 songs he composed, which are still constantly sung his followers. Two partial translations which appeared in the past can hardly be found today, but a new full translation of the songs is presented here, along with a thematic index to the songs.
Expository Exultation: Christian Preaching as Worship
“God has appointed preaching in worship as one great means of accomplishing his ultimate goal in the world.” —John Piper
Faith, Reason, Science – Philosophical Reflections with Special Reference to Fides et Ratio
Edited by Varghese Manimala
Fallen Seeds
This book is a collection of sermons, dealing with issues that accompany a hospital setting. The book is written in an almost conversational language, making it accessible to everyone. The book will help others in their times of struggle as well as happiness, to realize Gods presence and his purpose in their life.
FAMILY VIOLENCE IN INDIA: Human Rights, Issues, Actions and International Comparisons
Edited by Swati Shirwadkar
FARMER SUICIDE IN INDIA – A Christian Response in the Light of a Compassionate Ethics
Statistics show that there were 321,407 farmer suicides in India between 1995 and 2015. At the local level, cognizant of the gravity of the issue, Church organizations seek to support farmers in their struggles by rendering suicide prevention assistance. Still, a comprehensive theological response is needed. Gigesh Thomas develops a normative and pastoral framework to the Church’s activities for suicide prevention and postvention on which professional care could be built on. His reflection is formed by the notions of compassion and empathy and their usefulness for withstanding shame that often leads to suicide.
Feast of Tabernacles: The Hope of the Church
In the 1950s a young man in the latter rain movement – George H. Warnock – had a very powerful revelation of the glorious church through studying the feasts in the bible.
Feminist Catholic Theological Ethics:Conversation in the World Church
Editors
Linda F. Hogan,A.E. Orobator
Firestorm: Preventing and Overcoming Church Conflicts
Practical suggestions on how to avoid and overcome the destructive interpersonal conflicts many churches have experienced with leaders, members, and pastors.
First Voyage Of The Apostle Thomas – Ancient Christianity in Bharuch & Taxila
As a new and bold attempt in the multitude of studies about the Indian mission of the apostle Thomas, the present book can inspire and guide students of history for further studies and research.
Foundations For Life
In many places, Scripture compares the Christian life to the construction of a building. Beginning from that premise, Derek clearly
From Eternity to Eternity (Illustrated by a Chart in Colour)
The highest commendation of this new work by Erich Sauer is that it is a worthy successor to his two former volumes, The Dawn of World Redemtion and The Triumph of Crucified, of which, in their English editions alone, over 20,000 copies wre sold in their first twenty months of publication. Together the three volumes from triology of Biblical exposition Seldom equalled, and by their issue the author has placed the whole Christian in his debt.
From Iraq to Armageddon: The End-times Clock is Ticking – The Final Showdown Approaches
This book answers vital questions about Israel and the Endtimes. Never was a book more needed to unravel the controversies
Funeral Homilies
Edited by Liam Swords
Provides the book homilies by some best known homilists, arranged under seven headings – the death of a young person; a parent; death of the elderly; tragic death; a handicapped person; after a long illness; and a single person.
This collection of reflective pieces by theologians, liturgists, scripture scholars, historians, journalists and broadcasters will be a useful resource for the priest to draw upon a wide pastoral experience.
Gandhi And Jesus – The Saving Power of Non-Violence
An original exploration of the life of Jesus and the teachings of Gandhi – one that puts nonviolent action at the very heart of Christian salvation. An outstanding study of two great people and their message which is so misunderstood and maligned in modern times. This fascinating book must be read by all those who wish to save this world from disaster.