Abstract
“In Sundar Singh, Christianity and Hinduism meet, and the former stands like a flower that blossoms on an Indian Stem”. Sadhu Sundar Singh (1889–1929) stands out as one of the most remarkable figures in the history of Christianity in India. Born into a Sikh family he was known in his lifetime as India’s most famous convert to Christianity. His refusal to clothe the Christian faith with Western trappings and root it in India’s cultural and religious context has left an unforgettable mark on Indian Christian theology. Sundar Singh offers unusually indigenous theological perspectives when Christianity was seen as a white faith, and gives the water of life in an Indian cup. I consider how, in today’s pluralistic society, Sadhu Sundar Singh’s inclusivist perspective provides a significant paradigm for engaging with individuals from diverse religious backgrounds and explore the fulfillment theology of Sadhu Sundar Singh, while examining its relevance to contemporary mission work in India.
Presenters
Anugrah BrijStudent, Postgraduate Degree in Theology, Bishop's College, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
2025 Special Focus—Fragile Meanings: Vulnerability in the Study of Religions and Spirituality
KEYWORDS
Indian Spirituality, Mysticism, Fulfillment Theology, Indian Christian History
