Hinduism has many western forms, especially in the US, and a powerful presence in Leicester and London. In this book, The historical background as well as the story of migration are explored, so that the reader can understand why Hindus relate quite differently in Britain, in Scandinavia and in the US. It offers a guided tour of Hindu life and relations to Christians in many parts of the world.

Andrew Wingate

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About the author

Title page

Imprint

Dedication

Foreword

Acknowledgements

1. Today Islam, tomorrow Hinduism? Challenges for Christians in the West

2. Christian–Hindu encounter in India: From the beginnings of Christianity in Kerala to the present day

3. Three bhakti movements in the UK, and Christianity: 1. ISKCON (Hare Krishna movement)

4. Three bhakti movements in the UK, and Christianity: 2. South Indian bhakti movements through temples

5. Three bhakti movements in the UK, and Christianity: 3. Hindu conversions to Christianity in the UK; Jesu Bhakters

6. The Swaminarayan Sampradaya movement

7. Three geographical studies: 1. Leicester, England

8. Three geographical studies: 2. The United States

9. Three geographical studies: 3. Sweden

10. Two examples of Hindu–Christian forums in the UK: Leicester and national – difficulties and possibilities

11. Theological, spiritual and missiological challenges

12. Afterword: the meeting of opposites?

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Notes

Meeting of Opposites

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