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The Christ of the Indian Road
The Christ of the Indian Road is a timeless classic that continues to inspire and challenge readers today. Eli Stanley Jones, a renowned theologian and missionary, offers a powerful account of his experiences in India, where he sought at a young (and presumptuous) age to contextualize Jesus Christ within the Indian culture.
Jones provides a compelling critique of the mistakes many Christians make in missionary work by trying to impose their culture on others. Instead, he insightfully offers a vision for how Christians can learn from and respect other cultures. This book is not only a fascinating account of Jones' missionary work, but also a profound reflection on the nature of Christianity and its relationship to diverse cultures – and as Jones says, letting “Christ and the existing culture do the rest.”
With over a million copies sold worldwide, The Christ of the Indian Road remains a must-read for anyone interested in interfaith dialogue, cultural understanding, missionary work, and the power of Christ's message to transcend boundaries and transform lives.
About the Eli Stanley Jones was a prolific American author, theologian, and missionary who gained worldwide recognition for his interreligious lectures in India. His groundbreaking book, The Christ of the Indian Road, sold over a million copies worldwide upon its release in 1925 and remains a classic work of religious scholarship. Jones' impact on global Christianity is undeniable, with three million copies of his books sold as of 2018. He is also credited with founding the Christian Ashram movement, which continues to inspire and influence Christians around the world. In 1938, Time magazine dubbed him "the world's greatest Christian missionary," cementing his legacy as a towering figure in modern Christian history.
Jones provides a compelling critique of the mistakes many Christians make in missionary work by trying to impose their culture on others. Instead, he insightfully offers a vision for how Christians can learn from and respect other cultures. This book is not only a fascinating account of Jones' missionary work, but also a profound reflection on the nature of Christianity and its relationship to diverse cultures – and as Jones says, letting “Christ and the existing culture do the rest.”
With over a million copies sold worldwide, The Christ of the Indian Road remains a must-read for anyone interested in interfaith dialogue, cultural understanding, missionary work, and the power of Christ's message to transcend boundaries and transform lives.
About the Eli Stanley Jones was a prolific American author, theologian, and missionary who gained worldwide recognition for his interreligious lectures in India. His groundbreaking book, The Christ of the Indian Road, sold over a million copies worldwide upon its release in 1925 and remains a classic work of religious scholarship. Jones' impact on global Christianity is undeniable, with three million copies of his books sold as of 2018. He is also credited with founding the Christian Ashram movement, which continues to inspire and influence Christians around the world. In 1938, Time magazine dubbed him "the world's greatest Christian missionary," cementing his legacy as a towering figure in modern Christian history.
97 pages, Paperback
Published March 29, 2023
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