Christ Without Borders

Explores the mystery of Christ through the experiences and perspectives of India and South Asia.

In this stimulating work of global Christology, noted scholar Jacob Parappally develops critiques of Western Christian preoccupations with dogmas and doctrines about Jesus Christ that “do not let the mystery of Christ be experienced by those who do not share” Jewish, Greco-Roman, Mediterranean, and European perspectives. Christ without Borders shows how the peoples of India and South Asia have experienced Jesus Christ and asks if these Christians have not themselves a valuable contribution to make to Christology.

Introduction

One Jesus, Many Christologies

The Emergence of Various Christologies

The Mystery of Christ in Our History

Christographies and Christologies

The Challenge to Discover Christ within Cultures

The Difference Christologies of Asia

Jesus of the Poor and the Christ of Religion

Rejection and Reception of Christ in India

The Newness of Jesus Christ

Christ beyond Chalcedon

The Suffering Christ of the Subcontinent

Christ of Christian Faith in Dialogue with Islamic Faith

Christ beyond Postmodernism

From Christology to Christophany

Jacob Parappally, MSFS, holds a doctorate in theology from the University of Freiburg, Germany. He served as president of the Indian Theological Association from 2005-2011 and is currently a formator and teacher at Suvidya College, Bengaluru, India. His books include Emerging Trends in Indian Christology; The Meaning of Jesus Christ: An Introduction to Christology; and A Way of the Cross for Today. He serves as chief-editor of the Journal of Indian Theology.