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This book comprises reflections on the indigenous Malankara Church and its faithful, the Hindu Nasranis, a caste-based community in India. The book discusses the identity crisis encountered by the present-day Nasranis, and how they are bound to carry the 'Syrian' tagline, a foreign identity over their shoulders. It is categorically stated that Malankara Nasranis of India are not 'Syrian Christians' rather they are wrongly addressed in that way. Most importantly the book depicts the cultural, religious and social relations between Nasranis and Hindus and explains how they are different from the rest of the Christians. The book also reminds us that Malankara Church is not a by-product of European missionary evangelism, but a socio-religious institution that originated in India. It emphasizes the importance of the Judeo-Dravidian and Bhartiya identity of Malankara Nasrani which has been overlooked as a result of foreign influences. This thesis also showcases local age-old Nasrani cultural practices, traditions and the changes that took place over the centuries as a result of colonial Christian domination. It calls on everyone to have a better and wider understanding of the Malankara Church, which is a native community of India and not to confuse it as a mere 'Christian Sect'. The book also debates contemporary socio-political and religious scenarios and boldly exposes various issues about the Malankara Church leadership.
George Alexander
George Alexander - George Alexander is a writer, orator, human resource trainer and a former Pan-orthodox Christian activist. He holds a Master in Social Work and a Master in Research in Social Sciences and has several books and numerous articles to his credit.
Greeshma Reddy - Greeshma is a voice-over artist, translator and access consciousness practitioner. She is also an aspiring writer. She holds a Master in Business Administration, MA in Psychology and a B.Tech in Biotechnology.
Skaria Roy - Skaria is a software engineer by profession who holds a Master's in Engineering. Over the years, he has taken a keen interest in the origin and development of the Malankara Church.
Joseph Noun - Joseph holds a bachelor's in history. His interest spans all of history including ancient history as well as the church.
