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Aolijen (Mokokchung), February 12
A book, “Indian Christianity: An Alternative Reading,” by Dr. Roger E. Hedlund was released in Clark Theological College on February 12 by Rev. Dr. Takatemjen, principal of the college.
The book is published jointly by Clark Centre for Peace Research and Action, CTC and Christian World Imprints, New Delhi.
During the book release, Rev. Dr. Takatemjen said that of all the books published by CTC, “Indian Christianity: An Alternative Reading” was one of its kind since it’s a work of an international writer and it will be distributed internationally.
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 where he said that the book is a well-documented and supported by rich and authentic sources, covering the first to the twenty first century of Christian history in India and said that the book clearly projects the rich heritage of Indian Christianity.
The book has 15 chapters with 181 pages and it will be distributed worldwide by the Christian World Imprints.
The Author, Dr. Roger. E. Hedlund gave a lecture on “Indian Christianity”to all students and audience present at the book release.
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, Dr. Hedlund 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.
