Morung Express News
Mokokchung | February 12
“Indian Christianity: An Alternative Reading” by Dr. Roger E. Hedlund was released at Multi- Purpose Hall, Clark Theological College (CTC) on February 12 by Rev. Dr. Takatemjen, Principal, CTC. The book is published jointly by Clark Centre for Peace Research and Action, CTC and Christian World Imprints, New Delhi.
Rev. Dr. Takatemjen said that of all the books published by CTC, “Indian Christianity: An Alternative Reading” is one of its kind since it’s a work of an international writer and it will be distributed internationally. He thanked the author for forwarding the manuscripts and for having trust in CTC.
During the book release, an introduction of the book was given by Rev. Dr. Marnungsang, Associate Professor of History of Christianity and Dean of Post-Graduate Studies, CTC. He said that the book is well-documented and supported by rich and authentic sources, covering the first to the twenty first century of Christian history in India. The book clearly projects the rich heritage of Indian Christianity, he added. He further stated that the book will definitely offer new insights to the readers and will be a great informative read.
The book has 15 chapters with 181 pages and it will be distributed worldwide by the Christian World Imprints.
The author and his wife Thea June were present at the book release, where the former gave a lecture on “Indian Christianity”. Dr. Roger E. Hedlund is a missiologist, a teacher and a writer. He came to India in 1974 as a missiologist and a teacher to teach at Union Biblical Seminary, Yavatmal. At present, he is the Director of the MIIS, which is a direct outgrowth of the Church of Indigenous Origin Project, to initiate the study of Indigenous Christianity as a field for academic research in Indian universities and colleges. Dr. Hedlund lives in California.
