Aradhna. Music. [Click here for music resources of South Asia.]
Koshy, T. E. Bakht Singh of India: The Incredible Account of a Modern-Day Apostle. IVPress, 2008. Book, 207p. [Click here]
Abstract: This amazing account of Singh's life journey--from a Sikh to an atheist to a miraculous conversion to Christ--is filled with examples of a life lived totally committed to God. Along the way, he depended solely on God for his every need, both personal and corporate. Even in the simplest matters he did nothing without first seeking to know the will of God. The result is a story full of God's miraculous provisions and timing for this man of faith and prayer.
This authorized biography, written by Dr. T. E. Koshy, narrates how God led Bakht Singh to establish indigenous local churches patterned after New Testament principles, which helped dispel the misconception that Christianity is a Western religion and not relevant to the people of India. Dr. Koshy's intimate account of the vision and mission of this incredible man includes his extensive research and interviews with Singh, his siblings, friends and fellow associates to give an account of this man of God previously unknown to many.
Keywords: biography, Singh, India, church planting, evangelism
Discovering Jesus through Asian Eyes. South Asia Forum, London. 8-week course. [Click here]
Abstract: Designed for inquirers from South Asia, this 8-week course addresses questions Hindus, Sikhs, and Muslims from South Asia may have about the true identity of Jesus and his followers in light of their own ethnic and religious backgrounds. Questions include What is Christianity? How can we relate to God? Is Jesus the only way to God? Would I have to leave my family and culture to follow Jesus? -- and many others relevant to South Asians.
Keywords: South Asia, Hindu, Sikh, Islam, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka
Thorn, Clive; and Robin Thomson. Jesus through Asian Eyes. The Good Book Company, 2014. Booklet, 32p. English. Pair with the course, Discovering Jesus through Asian Eyes (also on this list). [Click here]
Abstract: This short colorful book addresses 16 questions that many Asians ask about Christianity, the Bible and what it means to follow Jesus.
· It asks and answers the questions that Asians of all backgrounds have about Jesus and the Christian Faith
· Contains the stories of Asians from all kinds of backgrounds who have found faith in Christ
· Warmly encourages those from other faiths to think about Jesus from the Bible
· Helps people see Christianity is not a western religion
Keywords: contextualization, Asia, evangelism
Bharati, Dayanand. Living Water, Indian Bowl: An Analysis of Christian Failings in Communicating Christ to Hindus, with Suggestions Towards Improvements. William Carey Library, 2004, revised ed. Book, 200p. English. [Click here]
Abstract: This is an insightful analysis based on personal experience of Christian work among Hindus and the error and inadequacy of Western Christianity in the Hindu world. Numerous anecdotes are the greatest strength of this important book. “He presents the transcultural Good News in culturally understandable ways for the India of the 21st century.” –H. Stanley Wood, Center for New Church Development, Columbia Theological Seminary [from the WCL web page]
Keywords: India, Hindu, contextualization, communication