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A. J. Appasamy and His Reading of Ramanuja

By Dunn, Brian Philip

A. J. Appasamy and His Reading of Ramanuja Religion & Esotericism

A. J. Appasamy and His Reading of Ramanuja

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In this work, Brian Philip Dunn focuses on the South Indian theologian A. J. Appaswamy's "embodiment theology." This is the first book on Appaswamy, a not insignificant Indian, Christian theologian. This study argues for the distinctive theological voice of Appaswamy who develops a theologystrongly influenced by the medieval Hindu theologian (or "bhakti philosopher") Ramanuja, in particular offering a reading of the Gospel of John. Dunn shows how Appaswamy sees the Christian God in Ramanuja's theology and how his theology, particularly about the presence of God in the icon in atemple, can become a heuristic device through which to understand the fourth Gospel in the context of its own time. This allows the reader to develop a rooted Christology that otherwise would remain hidden. Through Ramanuja, Appaswamy can contribute to a constructive and important Theology thatgrounds the text and ideas of the incarnation in the Jewish context, particularly about priestly atonement. This reading of Ramanuja allows us to see a Christology in the Christian text that would otherwise not have been seen.
Product details
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
328
Release Date:
2017-02-08
Publication Date:
2017-02-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press(UK)
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0198791410
ISBN13:
9780198791416
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
545 g
Height:
145 cm
Width:
222 cm
Thickness:
21 cm
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