I was happy that Brahman and Person: Essays by Richard De Smet, ed. Ivo Coelho (Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass, 2010) was released at De Nobili College, Pune, on 2 March 2010, which happened to be, fittingly, the 13th death anniversary of Fr De Smet.
The book was released at the hands of Dr Noel Sheth, SJ, former President of Jnana Deepa Vidyapeeth, Pune, and well-known Indologist. Dr Sheth paid homage to Fr De Smet in glowing terms. Dr John Vattanky said a few words also about the person of De Smet and about the book.
The book contains 14 essays by De Smet spanning a period from 1957 to 1996, a veritable campaign on the notion of person. (One essay could not be traced: "Contemporary Philosophical Anthropology," New Consciousness 1973.) De Smet's concern was (1) to trace out the history of the term 'person' as it emerged in the West; (2) to use this history to highlight the inappropriateness of translating nirguna Brahman as impersonal Absolute; (3) to raise a notion of person from within Indian thought, drawing upon both orthodox and heterodox streams, not discounting also the contribution of great contemporary Indian thinkers.
De Smet's thesis is that the term 'person' was fleshed out in the Christian effort to speak precisely about God, and that this meaning was lost in the modern age of the West, so much so that an obscure German philosopher called F.H. Jacobi could decide that 'person' could be applied only to beings having qualities, and therefore only to finite beings. This choice influenced a certain number of German philosophers, and also, eventually, the great, mostly German, translators of the Sanskrit works, who rendered saguna as personal and nirguna as impersonal. This fateful choice led to the still current situation in India, where the para Brahman is regarded as impersonal, and, conversely, the Christian God is regarded (with condescension) as personal and therefore as somehow anthropomorphic.
This thesis, presented several times at various meetings of Indian philosophers and Indologists, led to the declaration by no less a Vedantin than T.M.P. Mahadevan that the Brahman of the Upanisads was nothing if not personal. For person is an analogical term, a term that is capable of being applied not only to human beings but also to the divine Absolute, though of course in a super-eminent way.
The problem is that India does not have a proper and adequate equivalent to the notion of person, especially to that notion worked out by Thomas Aquinas, "a singular subsistent of an intellectual nature," one capable of interpersonal relationships and therefore intrinsically social. Vyakti is rooted in the idea of manifestation and leans towards 'modalism'; purusa really means male human being, and has its own history heavily coloured by Samkhya; jana has no philosophical tradition behind it. In the end, if we go by the article De Smet contributed to the Marathi Encyclopedia of Philosophy, it would seem that he settled for vyakti as best rendering 'person'; the felicity of this choice seems to be borne out by the current usage of vyakti in Marathi and related languages not only as 'individual' but also as 'person.'
The 14 essays that make up Brahman and Person include one translated from the German (earlier published in Kairos), and 7 entries translated from the Marathi Encyclopedia of Philosophy.
This publication is a first step towards making De Smet's rather voluminous output more easily accessible and available, his publications being mostly in the form of articles in a variety of rather inaccessible and mostly Indian journals. That was part of his 'ascetical' option to write for people of other faiths rather than for Christians, and for an Indian public rather than for a Western one.
Hopefully De Smet's Sankara essays, his doctoral dissertation on Sankara, and his notes for students (Guidelines in Indian Philosophy) will be made available in the same way.
Sunday, 7 March 2010
Thomas Stephens' Khristapurana: publicity
The Mangalore magazine run by the Catholic Association of South Kanara has kindly published my piece on the Nashik book release of Nelson Falcao's edition and translation of the Khristapurana. I am happy, because I hope this publicity will lead to the discovery / recovery of manuscripts that might be lying around in Mangalore, in the possession of private individuals and families. I am hoping at least to get news about the families of Mr. Jerome A. Saldanha (sub-judge of Alibagh, Bombay Presidency, at turn of the 20th century), Mr Julian Coelho, Fr. S.B.C. Luis, and Messrs. Dunbar Brothers, Parel. These were the people who lent their manuscripts to Prof. Joseph L. Saldanha, whose edition of the Khristapurana was published in Mangalore way back in 1907.
In the meantime, my feature review of Falcao's edition has appeared in Divyadaan: Journal of Philosophy and Education 20/3 (2009), and is due to appear also in Vidyajyoti: Journal of Theological Reflection in March 2010.
In the meantime, my feature review of Falcao's edition has appeared in Divyadaan: Journal of Philosophy and Education 20/3 (2009), and is due to appear also in Vidyajyoti: Journal of Theological Reflection in March 2010.
Tuesday, 12 January 2010
The Calcutta [Jesuit] School of Indology
In his review of Clooney, Theology after Vedanta, De Smet mentions the following who, presumably, were part of the Calcutta Jesuit School of Indology: W. Wallace, P. Johanns, G. Dandoy, J. Putz, J. Bayart.
- Doyle, Sean M., ed. Light of the East: The Calcutta School of Jesuit Indology on Hindu Advaita Non-Dualism. Boston: Institute of Jesuit Sources, Boston College, 2026.
John Britto Chethimattam, CMI (1922-2006)
From Joseph Varghese at http://johnbrittocmi.blogspot.com/2007_02_01_archive.html, as of 12 January 2010. (For information about the life see the above blog.)
PUBLICATIONS OF FR. JOHN BRITTO
I. Books in English
1. Consciousness and Reality: An Indian Approach to Metaphysics, Bangalore: Dharamaram Publications, 1967; London and New York, 1971.
2. Dialogue in Indian Tradition, Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, 1969; Reedited as Patterns of Indian Thought, London: G. Chapman & Maryknoll: Orbis, 1971.
3. A Philosophy in Song Poems (co-authored with A. de Nicholas), Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, 1971.
4. Unique and Universal: An Introduction to Indian Theology, (Ed), Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, 1972. (It contains 3 articles of JBC).
5. Images of Man (co-authored with T. M. Thomas), Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, 1974.
6. Glimpses of Reality: A First Book f Metaphysics, East Orange: Dharmanivas, 1980.
7. Experience and Reality, Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, 1996.
8. We, Christians: A Christian Self-Introduction, (Ed.), Trivandrum: CMI Publications, 1996. (It contains 4 articles of JBC).
9. Towards a Theology of Intercommunion, Rome: CIIS & Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, 2001.
II. Books in Malayalam
1. Visuddha Yohannan Berchmans (Life of St. John Bechmans), Thevara, Kerala: 1948.
2. Snehaswarupan (The Image of Love), Mannanam, Kerala: 1950.
3. Oru Vidushakan (The Life of Maxmilian Kolbe), Mannanam, Kerala: 1951.
4. Katholikapravarthanathinoru Mathruka (A Model for Catholic Action), Mannanam, Kerala: 1951.
5. Deivasthitvam (The Existence of God), Mannanam, Kerala: 1957.
III. Chapters or Articles in Books
1. “Theology as Human Interiority: Search for the One Teacher”, in Unique and Universal: Fundamental problems of an Indian Theology, edited by J B Chethimattam, Bangalore: CSWR, 1972, pp. 183-196.
2. “Sankaracharya’s Theological Method” in Unique and Universal: Fundamental problems of an Indian Theology, edited by J B Chethimattam, Bangalore: CSWR 1972, pp. 90-113.
3. “Scope and Function of Theology Today” in Unique and Universal: Fundamental problems of an Indian Theology, edited by J B Chethimattam, Bangalore: CSWR, 1972, pp. 3-12.
4. “Atman and Vishnu: Hindu insights for Inter-faith Dialogue”, in Meeting of Religions: New Orientations and Perspectives, edited by Thomas A. Aykara, Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, 1978, pp. 135-155.
5. “Self and Consciousness in Ramanuja’s Perspective” in Self and Consciousness: Indian Interpretations, edited by Augustine Thottakara, Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, pp. 44-60.
6. “The Pre-Aryan Roots of Sankara’s Advaita” in Religious Experience: Its unity and Diversity, edited by Thomas Mampra, Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, 1981, pp. 62-82.
7. “Problems of an Indian Christian Theology: A Critique of Indian Theologizing” in Theologizing in India, edited by M Amaladoss, Bangalore: TPI, 1981, pp. 195-207.
8. “The Sacred Assembly in the Indian Religious Traditions: Society or Community?” in Searching for an Indian Ecclesiology, edited by Gerwin van Leeuwen, Bangalore: ATC, 1984 pp. 60-74.
9. “Towards a World Theology: An Interreligious Approach to Theological Issues” in Religions in Dialogue: East and West Meet, edited by Zacharias P Thundy, Kuncheria Pathil and Frank Podgorski, Lanham, New York, London: University Press of America Inc., 1985, pp. 295-314.
10. “The Universal Sacrificial Ethos and Communicatio in Sacris” in Sharing Worship, edited by Paul Puthanangady, Bangalore: NBCLC, 1988 pp. 173-191.
11. “Theology of Liberation and Liberation of Theology” in Bread and Breath, edited by T K John, Gujarath Sahithya Prakash, 1990, pp. 168-182.
12. “The Biblical world of God and the Signs of the Times” in Emerging India and Word of God, edited by Paul Puthanangady, Bangalore: NBCLC, 1991,pp. 43-60.
13. “Postmodern, Post Scientific Evangelism: The Future of the Christian Mission” in A Missiology for Third Millennium: A Contextualised Mission Theology, edited by Thomas Aykara, Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, pp. 84-105.
14. “Indian Spirituality and Liberative Action”, in Towards an Indian Christian Spirituality in a Pluralistic Context edited by Dominic Veliath, Dharmaram Publications, Bangalore 1993 pages 57-89.
15. “My Encounter with Indian Philosophy” in Christian Contribution to Indian Philosophy, edited by Anand Amaladass, Madras: CLS, 1995, pp. 17-37.
16. “Indian Culture and the Christian Civilization” in Church in Context, by edited by Francis Kanichikattil, Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, 1996, pp. 139-152.
17. “The Multi-Culturality of Indian Philosophy”, in Interculturality of Philosophy and Religion, edited by Gregory D’Souza, Bangalore: NBCLC, 1996, pp. 163-181.
18. “Response to Church Journeying with Other Religious Groups”, in The Church in India in Search of a New Identity, edited by Kurian Kunnumpuram and others, Bangalore: NBCLC, 1997, pp. 327 – 329.
19. “Christian Leadership and Inter-religious Apostolate” in Christian Leadership, edited by Antony Kalliath Dharmaram Publications, Bangalore 2001, pages 221-238.
20. “The Postmodern Responses to the Death of Modernity” in Western Encounter with Indian Philosophy, edited by Augustine Thottakara, Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, 2002, pp. 257-281.
21. “Philosophical Education in the Seminary Curriculum” in Philosophical Education in Indian Seminaries, edited by Augustine Thottakara, Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, 2003, pp. 11-18.
22. “Change and Continuity in the Renewal of CMI Congregation” in In Search of CMI Charism and Identity. Vol. 1, Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, 2003, pp. 169-183.
23. “The pastoral and priestly mission of Religious” in CMI Charism on the Path of Growth. Vol 2, published by the Vicar General, Kochi: CMI Generalate, 2006, pp. 123-133.
24. “Articulation of our identity in the constitution of 1984 and its impact on the formation programme” in CMI Charism on the Path of Growth. Vol 2, published by The Vicar General, Kochi: CMI Generalate, 2006, pp.303-319.
25. “Mary and the Meaning of Matter”, in India and the Fullness of Christ, Madras: 1957.
26. “Faith and Life”, in The Art of Living, edited by Prem Nath, Jullundur, 1963.
27. “Place and Role of the Aged in the Hindu Perspective” in Aging, Spiritual Perspective, ed. Ettore DiFilippo, Lakeworth, FL: Sunday Publications, 1982, pp 63- 83.
28.“Liberty of the Person in society”, in The Human Person and Philosophy
in the Contemporary World, Proceedings of the World Union of the Catholic
Philosophical Societies, Cracow, August 1978, ed. J. M. Zycinsdi, Krakow,
1980,pp.277-289
IV. Articles in Journals
1. ‘The Vine and the Branches”, Unitas, Mangalore, 1950.
2. “Mystical Experience, the Meeting Point between East and West”, Indian Philosophical Quarterly, (hereafter IPQ) (1959).
3. “The Indian Mind”, Clergy Monthly, 1961.
4. ‘Theology for the Laity”, Clergy Monthly, 1961.
5. “Christian and Vedantic Experience”, Indian Ecclesiastical Studies (hereafter as IES) 1/3 (1962) 221-39 and 2 (1963) 277-89.
6. “Indian Approach to Metaphysics”, IES 2 (1963) 236-54.
7. “The Priestly Life,” Unitas, Mangalore, 1963.
8. “Third Christian Colloquy on Hinduism”, IES, 3, 1964.
9. “Concept of Love in the Christian Tradition,” Bulletin for the Study of Religion and Society, Bangalore, 13, 1964.
10. “St. Teresa and Indian Spirituality,” Eucharist and Priest, Alwaye, 1964.
11. “Scope and Condition of Hindu Christian Dialogue,” Concilium, 3, March 1965, IES, 4,1965; summarized in Catholic Digest, Oct. 1965.
12. “Ananyatva, Hindu and Christian Concept of Incarnation”, The Guardian, Bangalore, March 1965, trans. into German in Stimmen auf Asien, Stuttgart, 1968.
13. “Religious Vocation” In Christo, 1965.
14. “Recent Christian Studies on Hinduism” Examiner, Bombay, Oct. 1967.
15. “Psychology and Personality, the Samkhya View of Philosophy,” IES, 7,1968.
16. “The Church in Ceylon; Impressions from a Short Visit” Examiner, Bombay, Dec. 1968.
17. “An Epistemological Critique of the Knowledge of Christ”, Indian Theological Quarterly, March 1969.
18. “Vatican II and the Church in India,” Logos, Ceylon. March 1969.
19. “Secular Values in the Religion of Guru Nanak”, Wardha Medical College Magazine, 1970.
20. “Indian Interiority and Christian Theology”, Report of the First Christian Colloquy on Hinduism, Bangalore, 1961.
21. “Religious Experience, Christian and Hindu, Report of the Second Christian Colloquy on Hinduism, Bangalore, 1962.
22. “Rasa, the Soul of Indian art”, International Philosophical Quarterly 10, 1970, 44-62.
23. “The Spirit and Orientation of an Indian Theology,” Jeevadhara, 1, (1971), 452-462.
24. “The Problems of Population Exploitation and Traditional Religions” Religion and Society, 19, (1972), 29-34.
25. “Human Suffering and World Regions” Jeevadhara, 2 (1972), 377-86.
26. “Faith and Belief an World Religions”, Jeevadhara, 3 (1973), 412-21.
27. “Image of Man in Religion and Philosophy,” Jeevadhara, 4 (1974), 353-63.
28. “Problems of Formation for Evangelization, A Theological Perspective,” The Living Word, 81 (1975), 76-89.
29. “Symbolism and Cult in World Religions Today” Jeevadhara, 5 (1975), 329-44.
30. “Man’s Dialogical Nature and the Dialogue of Religions,” Journal of Dharma, 1 (1975), 76-89.
31. “Authority in the Hindu Scriptures,” Jeevadhara, 34 (1976), 380-87.
32. “The Process of Decentralization in the Church,” Jeevadhara, 28 (1975), 291-310.
33. “Ecumenism Today”, Jeevadhara, 1 (1971), 463-473.
34. “The Local Church is the Catholic Church”, Jeevadhara, 1 (1971), 333-40.
35. “Intuition and Reason, an Indian Approach”, Journal of Dharma, 1 (1976), 391-402.
36. “Meditation, a Discriminating Realization”, Journal of Dharma, 2 (1977), 164-172.
37. “Man and Feast”, Jeevadhara, 35 (1976), 405-417.
38. The Church as the Communion of Churches, according to the Oriental Fathers”, Jeevadhara, 40 (1977), 358-367.
39. “Theology and Evangelization, Theology for Dialogue and Theology of Dialogue”, Jeevadhara, 41 (1977), 379-396.
40. “Ministries in the Church in the Context of Interreligious Dialogue” (Research and Background Paper presented to the Federation of the Bishops’ Conferences of Asia), Hong Kong, III, 8, 1-11.
41. “Morality Beside and Beyond Religion: An Indian Approach to Morality”, in Ethical Wisdom East and/Or West, Proceedings of ACPA LI, Washington, 1977, pp.87-104.
42. “The Christian Art of India Today” Catholic Near East Magazine, Summer 1978 pp. 8-11.
43. “Religions and Law” Journal of Dharma, 4 (1979), 373-387.
44. “Towards Renewal in Religious Life: Problems and Orientations”, Jeevadhara (1979), pp. 274-284.
45. “Fourteen Years after Vatican II: What Have We Achieved? Jeevadhara (1979) pp. 319-327.
46. “Philosophical Hermeneutics,” Journal of Dharma, 1 (1980), pp. 64-79.
47. “Pneumatology: Oriental v. Western, Horizontal v. Vertical”, Jeevadhara, 58 (1980), 255-268.
48. “Missionary Dimensions of an Indian Theology”, Jeevadhara, (1980), pp 270-282
49.“Four Pattern of Theological Experience”, Jeevadhara, 9 (1979), pp. 277-288.
50.“Meeting and Scope of an Inter-religious Dialogue”, Jeevadhara, 11 (1981),
Pp.319-334.
51.“Religion and Politics: Contrast and Complementarities”, Journal of Dharma, 7
(1982), pp. 5-25.
52. “Yoga and Immortality in Samkhaya – Yoga”, Proceedings of the IASWR Conference 1981, ed. Christopher Chapple, Stony Brook, IASWR 1983, pp. 79-102.
53.“Religious and Pilgrimages”, Jeeevadhara, 12 (1982), pp. 63-83.
54. “Ecclesiology in the Socio Political Context of India”, Jeevadhara, 12 (1982) pp. 278-296.
55. “Reflections on Resurrection, Life and Renewal: Review Article on the book of Varghese Pathikulangara,” Jeevadhara, 12 (1982), pp. 322-332.
56. “Impact of Science on Religion and Theology”, Journal of Dharma, 8 (1983), pp. 5-26.
57. “Towards a World Theology: An Interreligious Approach to Theological Issues,” Jeevadhara, 13(1983), pp.313-335.
58. “Varieties of Orientalism”, Jeevadhara, 13 (1983), 355-362.
59. “The Geek Religious Apophatism”, Journal of Dharma, 6 (1981), 69-82.
60. “Religious and Social Change, Some Basic Patterns”, Journal of Dharma, 9 (1984), pp. 7-23.
61. “Religious Monograms and Mantras”, Journal of Dharma, 9 (1984), pp. 142-149.
62. “World Problems and Emergence of New Inter-Religious Perspective,”
Journal of Dharma, (1985) pp. 90-101.
63. “Context of Theologizing, Indian and Oriental Christian,” Jeevadhara, 89 (1987), pp. 355-383.
64. “The Adventure of Theology today,” Jeevadhara, 101 (1987, pp. 351-376.
65. “Sri Ramakrishna and Holiness,” Prabhudha Bharatha (1986), pp.543-545.
66. “Grace in Christian Religious Tradition,” Journal of Dharma (1987) 330-353.
67. “Theology of Mission today,” Jeevadhara 107 (1988), pp 350-361.
68. “Christian Moral Theology”, Jeevadhara 113 (1989), pp317-332.
69. “Meaning of the Personal,” Jeevadhara 113 (1989), pp341-343.
70. “New Religious Movement and Popular Religiosity,” Jeevadhara, 119 (1990) pp340-364.
71. “Church of St. Thomas in India,” Journal of Dharma (1989), pp. 62-73.
72. “The Christian Hermeneusis and Other Religions,” Jeevadhara 125 (1991) pp339-364.
73. “Towards World Morality,” Journal of Dharma (1991) pp 317-336.
74. “Nature and Scope of Inter-Religious Dialogue Today,” Jeevadhara, 113 (1992) pp 331-355.
75. “The Task of Theological Colleges and Faculties,” Jeevadhara, 136 (1992) pp. 301-308.
76. “Religious Dynamics of Social Harmony in South Asia,” Jeevadhara, 137 (1993), pp 364-378.
77. “Where Does Our Dialogue Go From Here,” Journal of Dharma (1994), pp84-92.
78. “An Inter Religious Approach to Human Salvation,” Jeevadhara, 143 (1994) pp. 345-359.
79. “Philosophical Approach to Ecological Crisis,” Journal of Dharma (1995), pp. 17-25.
80. “Secular Humanism in Catholic Theology,” Journal of Dharma (1995), pp. 380- 393.
81. “Dynamics of Moral Decision Making,” Jeevadhara, 149 (1995), pp. 401-413.
82. “Hundred Years of Hindu-Christian Dialogue,” Prabuddha Bharata, (1995) pp. 393 – 404.
83. “Asian Jesus: The Relevance of Jesus Christ in the Asian World of Religious Pluralism,” Jeevadhara, 160 (1997) pp.299-310.
84. “The Dynamic Task of Theologians Today,” Jeevadhara, 161 (1997), pp. 322-329.
85. “The Christian Approach to Religious Pluralism,” Jeevadhara, 167 (1998) pp.385-403.
86. “Man’s Dialogical Nature and Dialogue of Religions,” Journal of Dharma (1999) pp.358-377.
87. “The Second Millennium of Christianity- its Positive Contribution,” Jeevadhara, 173 (1999) pp. 358-377.
88. “Ethical Challenges to Business Praxis Today,” Jeevadhara, 174 (1999) pp. 454-459.
89. “From Roman Church to Universal Christianity,” Pradhuddha Bharata (2000) pp. 75-82.
90. “Inculturating our Theological Thinking,” Jeevadhara, 179 (2000) pp. 419-443.
91. “Theologizing in a Multi- Religious Context,” Third Millennium 4, Oct- Dec
(2000), pp. 34-47
92. “Religion and Nationalism,” Jeevadhara, 184&185 (2001), pp.279-290.
93. “Religion the Cutting Edge of Culture,” Jeevadhara, 184&185 (2001), pp. 349-365.
94. “Constructing an Indian Ecclesiology,” Third Millennium, 5 Jan-Mar (2002)
Pp.50-67.
95. “Christian Leadership and Inter-Religious Apostolate,” Journal of Dharma (2002) pp. 52-67.
96. “History and Religion,” Jeevadhara, 191 (2002), pp. 349-362.
97. “One-Faith; Many Religions: Implications of Religious Pluralism,” Jeevadhara, 197 (2003) pp.341-355.
98. “A concert of Charisms: The CMI Contribution to the Syro Malabar Tradition
and Indian Church,” Journal of St. Thomas Christians 2 (2003) pp.4-25.
99. “The Old Way of Facing the New Age,” Jeevadhara, 201 (2004), pp. 199- 206.
100.“Social Implications of Religion,” Jeevadhara, 23 (2004), pp.375-387.
101.“The Missionary Approach of St. Thomas Christians; Historical
Background,” Journal of St. Thomas Christians, 1 (2004) 7-25.
102.“John Henry Newman’s Idea of a University”, Jeevadhara, 209 (2005), pp.
452- 462.
103.“Relationships, The Focus of Modern Scientific Research and the World of
Moral Values,” Jeevadhara, 209 (2005), pp. 492-502.
V. Articles or Chapters on John Britto Chethimattam
1. Kadankavil, Thomas, “John Chethimattam CMI”, in Religions in Dialogue, East and West Meet, edited by Zacharias P. Thundy, Kuncheria Pathil, Frank Podgorski, Linham-New York-London: University Press America, 1985, pp. 1 – 21.
2. Wilfred, Felix, “John Britto Chethimattam”, in Beyond Settled Boundaries, Madras: University of Madras, Department of Christian Studies, 1993, pp. 121 – 128.
3. Mundadan, Mathias, “John Britto Chethimattam”, in Paths in Indian Theology, Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, 1998, pp. 67 – 89.
4. Aykara, Thomas, “In Grateful Memory of Fr. John Britto Chethimattam CMI”, Jeevadhara, 213 (2006), 240 – 248.
5. Vallavanthara, Antony, “On Fr. Britto” (in Malayalam), Jeevadhara, 212 (2006), 144 – 151.
PUBLICATIONS OF FR. JOHN BRITTO
I. Books in English
1. Consciousness and Reality: An Indian Approach to Metaphysics, Bangalore: Dharamaram Publications, 1967; London and New York, 1971.
2. Dialogue in Indian Tradition, Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, 1969; Reedited as Patterns of Indian Thought, London: G. Chapman & Maryknoll: Orbis, 1971.
3. A Philosophy in Song Poems (co-authored with A. de Nicholas), Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, 1971.
4. Unique and Universal: An Introduction to Indian Theology, (Ed), Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, 1972. (It contains 3 articles of JBC).
5. Images of Man (co-authored with T. M. Thomas), Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, 1974.
6. Glimpses of Reality: A First Book f Metaphysics, East Orange: Dharmanivas, 1980.
7. Experience and Reality, Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, 1996.
8. We, Christians: A Christian Self-Introduction, (Ed.), Trivandrum: CMI Publications, 1996. (It contains 4 articles of JBC).
9. Towards a Theology of Intercommunion, Rome: CIIS & Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, 2001.
II. Books in Malayalam
1. Visuddha Yohannan Berchmans (Life of St. John Bechmans), Thevara, Kerala: 1948.
2. Snehaswarupan (The Image of Love), Mannanam, Kerala: 1950.
3. Oru Vidushakan (The Life of Maxmilian Kolbe), Mannanam, Kerala: 1951.
4. Katholikapravarthanathinoru Mathruka (A Model for Catholic Action), Mannanam, Kerala: 1951.
5. Deivasthitvam (The Existence of God), Mannanam, Kerala: 1957.
III. Chapters or Articles in Books
1. “Theology as Human Interiority: Search for the One Teacher”, in Unique and Universal: Fundamental problems of an Indian Theology, edited by J B Chethimattam, Bangalore: CSWR, 1972, pp. 183-196.
2. “Sankaracharya’s Theological Method” in Unique and Universal: Fundamental problems of an Indian Theology, edited by J B Chethimattam, Bangalore: CSWR 1972, pp. 90-113.
3. “Scope and Function of Theology Today” in Unique and Universal: Fundamental problems of an Indian Theology, edited by J B Chethimattam, Bangalore: CSWR, 1972, pp. 3-12.
4. “Atman and Vishnu: Hindu insights for Inter-faith Dialogue”, in Meeting of Religions: New Orientations and Perspectives, edited by Thomas A. Aykara, Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, 1978, pp. 135-155.
5. “Self and Consciousness in Ramanuja’s Perspective” in Self and Consciousness: Indian Interpretations, edited by Augustine Thottakara, Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, pp. 44-60.
6. “The Pre-Aryan Roots of Sankara’s Advaita” in Religious Experience: Its unity and Diversity, edited by Thomas Mampra, Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, 1981, pp. 62-82.
7. “Problems of an Indian Christian Theology: A Critique of Indian Theologizing” in Theologizing in India, edited by M Amaladoss, Bangalore: TPI, 1981, pp. 195-207.
8. “The Sacred Assembly in the Indian Religious Traditions: Society or Community?” in Searching for an Indian Ecclesiology, edited by Gerwin van Leeuwen, Bangalore: ATC, 1984 pp. 60-74.
9. “Towards a World Theology: An Interreligious Approach to Theological Issues” in Religions in Dialogue: East and West Meet, edited by Zacharias P Thundy, Kuncheria Pathil and Frank Podgorski, Lanham, New York, London: University Press of America Inc., 1985, pp. 295-314.
10. “The Universal Sacrificial Ethos and Communicatio in Sacris” in Sharing Worship, edited by Paul Puthanangady, Bangalore: NBCLC, 1988 pp. 173-191.
11. “Theology of Liberation and Liberation of Theology” in Bread and Breath, edited by T K John, Gujarath Sahithya Prakash, 1990, pp. 168-182.
12. “The Biblical world of God and the Signs of the Times” in Emerging India and Word of God, edited by Paul Puthanangady, Bangalore: NBCLC, 1991,pp. 43-60.
13. “Postmodern, Post Scientific Evangelism: The Future of the Christian Mission” in A Missiology for Third Millennium: A Contextualised Mission Theology, edited by Thomas Aykara, Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, pp. 84-105.
14. “Indian Spirituality and Liberative Action”, in Towards an Indian Christian Spirituality in a Pluralistic Context edited by Dominic Veliath, Dharmaram Publications, Bangalore 1993 pages 57-89.
15. “My Encounter with Indian Philosophy” in Christian Contribution to Indian Philosophy, edited by Anand Amaladass, Madras: CLS, 1995, pp. 17-37.
16. “Indian Culture and the Christian Civilization” in Church in Context, by edited by Francis Kanichikattil, Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, 1996, pp. 139-152.
17. “The Multi-Culturality of Indian Philosophy”, in Interculturality of Philosophy and Religion, edited by Gregory D’Souza, Bangalore: NBCLC, 1996, pp. 163-181.
18. “Response to Church Journeying with Other Religious Groups”, in The Church in India in Search of a New Identity, edited by Kurian Kunnumpuram and others, Bangalore: NBCLC, 1997, pp. 327 – 329.
19. “Christian Leadership and Inter-religious Apostolate” in Christian Leadership, edited by Antony Kalliath Dharmaram Publications, Bangalore 2001, pages 221-238.
20. “The Postmodern Responses to the Death of Modernity” in Western Encounter with Indian Philosophy, edited by Augustine Thottakara, Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, 2002, pp. 257-281.
21. “Philosophical Education in the Seminary Curriculum” in Philosophical Education in Indian Seminaries, edited by Augustine Thottakara, Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, 2003, pp. 11-18.
22. “Change and Continuity in the Renewal of CMI Congregation” in In Search of CMI Charism and Identity. Vol. 1, Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, 2003, pp. 169-183.
23. “The pastoral and priestly mission of Religious” in CMI Charism on the Path of Growth. Vol 2, published by the Vicar General, Kochi: CMI Generalate, 2006, pp. 123-133.
24. “Articulation of our identity in the constitution of 1984 and its impact on the formation programme” in CMI Charism on the Path of Growth. Vol 2, published by The Vicar General, Kochi: CMI Generalate, 2006, pp.303-319.
25. “Mary and the Meaning of Matter”, in India and the Fullness of Christ, Madras: 1957.
26. “Faith and Life”, in The Art of Living, edited by Prem Nath, Jullundur, 1963.
27. “Place and Role of the Aged in the Hindu Perspective” in Aging, Spiritual Perspective, ed. Ettore DiFilippo, Lakeworth, FL: Sunday Publications, 1982, pp 63- 83.
28.“Liberty of the Person in society”, in The Human Person and Philosophy
in the Contemporary World, Proceedings of the World Union of the Catholic
Philosophical Societies, Cracow, August 1978, ed. J. M. Zycinsdi, Krakow,
1980,pp.277-289
IV. Articles in Journals
1. ‘The Vine and the Branches”, Unitas, Mangalore, 1950.
2. “Mystical Experience, the Meeting Point between East and West”, Indian Philosophical Quarterly, (hereafter IPQ) (1959).
3. “The Indian Mind”, Clergy Monthly, 1961.
4. ‘Theology for the Laity”, Clergy Monthly, 1961.
5. “Christian and Vedantic Experience”, Indian Ecclesiastical Studies (hereafter as IES) 1/3 (1962) 221-39 and 2 (1963) 277-89.
6. “Indian Approach to Metaphysics”, IES 2 (1963) 236-54.
7. “The Priestly Life,” Unitas, Mangalore, 1963.
8. “Third Christian Colloquy on Hinduism”, IES, 3, 1964.
9. “Concept of Love in the Christian Tradition,” Bulletin for the Study of Religion and Society, Bangalore, 13, 1964.
10. “St. Teresa and Indian Spirituality,” Eucharist and Priest, Alwaye, 1964.
11. “Scope and Condition of Hindu Christian Dialogue,” Concilium, 3, March 1965, IES, 4,1965; summarized in Catholic Digest, Oct. 1965.
12. “Ananyatva, Hindu and Christian Concept of Incarnation”, The Guardian, Bangalore, March 1965, trans. into German in Stimmen auf Asien, Stuttgart, 1968.
13. “Religious Vocation” In Christo, 1965.
14. “Recent Christian Studies on Hinduism” Examiner, Bombay, Oct. 1967.
15. “Psychology and Personality, the Samkhya View of Philosophy,” IES, 7,1968.
16. “The Church in Ceylon; Impressions from a Short Visit” Examiner, Bombay, Dec. 1968.
17. “An Epistemological Critique of the Knowledge of Christ”, Indian Theological Quarterly, March 1969.
18. “Vatican II and the Church in India,” Logos, Ceylon. March 1969.
19. “Secular Values in the Religion of Guru Nanak”, Wardha Medical College Magazine, 1970.
20. “Indian Interiority and Christian Theology”, Report of the First Christian Colloquy on Hinduism, Bangalore, 1961.
21. “Religious Experience, Christian and Hindu, Report of the Second Christian Colloquy on Hinduism, Bangalore, 1962.
22. “Rasa, the Soul of Indian art”, International Philosophical Quarterly 10, 1970, 44-62.
23. “The Spirit and Orientation of an Indian Theology,” Jeevadhara, 1, (1971), 452-462.
24. “The Problems of Population Exploitation and Traditional Religions” Religion and Society, 19, (1972), 29-34.
25. “Human Suffering and World Regions” Jeevadhara, 2 (1972), 377-86.
26. “Faith and Belief an World Religions”, Jeevadhara, 3 (1973), 412-21.
27. “Image of Man in Religion and Philosophy,” Jeevadhara, 4 (1974), 353-63.
28. “Problems of Formation for Evangelization, A Theological Perspective,” The Living Word, 81 (1975), 76-89.
29. “Symbolism and Cult in World Religions Today” Jeevadhara, 5 (1975), 329-44.
30. “Man’s Dialogical Nature and the Dialogue of Religions,” Journal of Dharma, 1 (1975), 76-89.
31. “Authority in the Hindu Scriptures,” Jeevadhara, 34 (1976), 380-87.
32. “The Process of Decentralization in the Church,” Jeevadhara, 28 (1975), 291-310.
33. “Ecumenism Today”, Jeevadhara, 1 (1971), 463-473.
34. “The Local Church is the Catholic Church”, Jeevadhara, 1 (1971), 333-40.
35. “Intuition and Reason, an Indian Approach”, Journal of Dharma, 1 (1976), 391-402.
36. “Meditation, a Discriminating Realization”, Journal of Dharma, 2 (1977), 164-172.
37. “Man and Feast”, Jeevadhara, 35 (1976), 405-417.
38. The Church as the Communion of Churches, according to the Oriental Fathers”, Jeevadhara, 40 (1977), 358-367.
39. “Theology and Evangelization, Theology for Dialogue and Theology of Dialogue”, Jeevadhara, 41 (1977), 379-396.
40. “Ministries in the Church in the Context of Interreligious Dialogue” (Research and Background Paper presented to the Federation of the Bishops’ Conferences of Asia), Hong Kong, III, 8, 1-11.
41. “Morality Beside and Beyond Religion: An Indian Approach to Morality”, in Ethical Wisdom East and/Or West, Proceedings of ACPA LI, Washington, 1977, pp.87-104.
42. “The Christian Art of India Today” Catholic Near East Magazine, Summer 1978 pp. 8-11.
43. “Religions and Law” Journal of Dharma, 4 (1979), 373-387.
44. “Towards Renewal in Religious Life: Problems and Orientations”, Jeevadhara (1979), pp. 274-284.
45. “Fourteen Years after Vatican II: What Have We Achieved? Jeevadhara (1979) pp. 319-327.
46. “Philosophical Hermeneutics,” Journal of Dharma, 1 (1980), pp. 64-79.
47. “Pneumatology: Oriental v. Western, Horizontal v. Vertical”, Jeevadhara, 58 (1980), 255-268.
48. “Missionary Dimensions of an Indian Theology”, Jeevadhara, (1980), pp 270-282
49.“Four Pattern of Theological Experience”, Jeevadhara, 9 (1979), pp. 277-288.
50.“Meeting and Scope of an Inter-religious Dialogue”, Jeevadhara, 11 (1981),
Pp.319-334.
51.“Religion and Politics: Contrast and Complementarities”, Journal of Dharma, 7
(1982), pp. 5-25.
52. “Yoga and Immortality in Samkhaya – Yoga”, Proceedings of the IASWR Conference 1981, ed. Christopher Chapple, Stony Brook, IASWR 1983, pp. 79-102.
53.“Religious and Pilgrimages”, Jeeevadhara, 12 (1982), pp. 63-83.
54. “Ecclesiology in the Socio Political Context of India”, Jeevadhara, 12 (1982) pp. 278-296.
55. “Reflections on Resurrection, Life and Renewal: Review Article on the book of Varghese Pathikulangara,” Jeevadhara, 12 (1982), pp. 322-332.
56. “Impact of Science on Religion and Theology”, Journal of Dharma, 8 (1983), pp. 5-26.
57. “Towards a World Theology: An Interreligious Approach to Theological Issues,” Jeevadhara, 13(1983), pp.313-335.
58. “Varieties of Orientalism”, Jeevadhara, 13 (1983), 355-362.
59. “The Geek Religious Apophatism”, Journal of Dharma, 6 (1981), 69-82.
60. “Religious and Social Change, Some Basic Patterns”, Journal of Dharma, 9 (1984), pp. 7-23.
61. “Religious Monograms and Mantras”, Journal of Dharma, 9 (1984), pp. 142-149.
62. “World Problems and Emergence of New Inter-Religious Perspective,”
Journal of Dharma, (1985) pp. 90-101.
63. “Context of Theologizing, Indian and Oriental Christian,” Jeevadhara, 89 (1987), pp. 355-383.
64. “The Adventure of Theology today,” Jeevadhara, 101 (1987, pp. 351-376.
65. “Sri Ramakrishna and Holiness,” Prabhudha Bharatha (1986), pp.543-545.
66. “Grace in Christian Religious Tradition,” Journal of Dharma (1987) 330-353.
67. “Theology of Mission today,” Jeevadhara 107 (1988), pp 350-361.
68. “Christian Moral Theology”, Jeevadhara 113 (1989), pp317-332.
69. “Meaning of the Personal,” Jeevadhara 113 (1989), pp341-343.
70. “New Religious Movement and Popular Religiosity,” Jeevadhara, 119 (1990) pp340-364.
71. “Church of St. Thomas in India,” Journal of Dharma (1989), pp. 62-73.
72. “The Christian Hermeneusis and Other Religions,” Jeevadhara 125 (1991) pp339-364.
73. “Towards World Morality,” Journal of Dharma (1991) pp 317-336.
74. “Nature and Scope of Inter-Religious Dialogue Today,” Jeevadhara, 113 (1992) pp 331-355.
75. “The Task of Theological Colleges and Faculties,” Jeevadhara, 136 (1992) pp. 301-308.
76. “Religious Dynamics of Social Harmony in South Asia,” Jeevadhara, 137 (1993), pp 364-378.
77. “Where Does Our Dialogue Go From Here,” Journal of Dharma (1994), pp84-92.
78. “An Inter Religious Approach to Human Salvation,” Jeevadhara, 143 (1994) pp. 345-359.
79. “Philosophical Approach to Ecological Crisis,” Journal of Dharma (1995), pp. 17-25.
80. “Secular Humanism in Catholic Theology,” Journal of Dharma (1995), pp. 380- 393.
81. “Dynamics of Moral Decision Making,” Jeevadhara, 149 (1995), pp. 401-413.
82. “Hundred Years of Hindu-Christian Dialogue,” Prabuddha Bharata, (1995) pp. 393 – 404.
83. “Asian Jesus: The Relevance of Jesus Christ in the Asian World of Religious Pluralism,” Jeevadhara, 160 (1997) pp.299-310.
84. “The Dynamic Task of Theologians Today,” Jeevadhara, 161 (1997), pp. 322-329.
85. “The Christian Approach to Religious Pluralism,” Jeevadhara, 167 (1998) pp.385-403.
86. “Man’s Dialogical Nature and Dialogue of Religions,” Journal of Dharma (1999) pp.358-377.
87. “The Second Millennium of Christianity- its Positive Contribution,” Jeevadhara, 173 (1999) pp. 358-377.
88. “Ethical Challenges to Business Praxis Today,” Jeevadhara, 174 (1999) pp. 454-459.
89. “From Roman Church to Universal Christianity,” Pradhuddha Bharata (2000) pp. 75-82.
90. “Inculturating our Theological Thinking,” Jeevadhara, 179 (2000) pp. 419-443.
91. “Theologizing in a Multi- Religious Context,” Third Millennium 4, Oct- Dec
(2000), pp. 34-47
92. “Religion and Nationalism,” Jeevadhara, 184&185 (2001), pp.279-290.
93. “Religion the Cutting Edge of Culture,” Jeevadhara, 184&185 (2001), pp. 349-365.
94. “Constructing an Indian Ecclesiology,” Third Millennium, 5 Jan-Mar (2002)
Pp.50-67.
95. “Christian Leadership and Inter-Religious Apostolate,” Journal of Dharma (2002) pp. 52-67.
96. “History and Religion,” Jeevadhara, 191 (2002), pp. 349-362.
97. “One-Faith; Many Religions: Implications of Religious Pluralism,” Jeevadhara, 197 (2003) pp.341-355.
98. “A concert of Charisms: The CMI Contribution to the Syro Malabar Tradition
and Indian Church,” Journal of St. Thomas Christians 2 (2003) pp.4-25.
99. “The Old Way of Facing the New Age,” Jeevadhara, 201 (2004), pp. 199- 206.
100.“Social Implications of Religion,” Jeevadhara, 23 (2004), pp.375-387.
101.“The Missionary Approach of St. Thomas Christians; Historical
Background,” Journal of St. Thomas Christians, 1 (2004) 7-25.
102.“John Henry Newman’s Idea of a University”, Jeevadhara, 209 (2005), pp.
452- 462.
103.“Relationships, The Focus of Modern Scientific Research and the World of
Moral Values,” Jeevadhara, 209 (2005), pp. 492-502.
V. Articles or Chapters on John Britto Chethimattam
1. Kadankavil, Thomas, “John Chethimattam CMI”, in Religions in Dialogue, East and West Meet, edited by Zacharias P. Thundy, Kuncheria Pathil, Frank Podgorski, Linham-New York-London: University Press America, 1985, pp. 1 – 21.
2. Wilfred, Felix, “John Britto Chethimattam”, in Beyond Settled Boundaries, Madras: University of Madras, Department of Christian Studies, 1993, pp. 121 – 128.
3. Mundadan, Mathias, “John Britto Chethimattam”, in Paths in Indian Theology, Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, 1998, pp. 67 – 89.
4. Aykara, Thomas, “In Grateful Memory of Fr. John Britto Chethimattam CMI”, Jeevadhara, 213 (2006), 240 – 248.
5. Vallavanthara, Antony, “On Fr. Britto” (in Malayalam), Jeevadhara, 212 (2006), 144 – 151.
Friday, 8 January 2010
P.D. Devanandan (1901-1962)
The Concept of Maya (Calcutta: YMCA, 1954)
The Gospel and the Hindu Intellectual (Bangalore, CISRS, 1959)
Our Task Today: Revision of Evangelistic Concern (Bangalore: CISRS, 1959)
The Gospel and Renascent Hinduism (London: SCM, 1959)
Christian Concern in Hinduism (Bangalore: CISRS, 1961)
Preparation for Dialogue (Bangalore: CISRS, 1964).]
The Gospel and the Hindu Intellectual (Bangalore, CISRS, 1959)
Our Task Today: Revision of Evangelistic Concern (Bangalore: CISRS, 1959)
The Gospel and Renascent Hinduism (London: SCM, 1959)
Christian Concern in Hinduism (Bangalore: CISRS, 1961)
Preparation for Dialogue (Bangalore: CISRS, 1964).]
J.F. Pessein, SJ
Vedānta Vindicated. Tiruchirapally: St. Joseph Press,1925. [Reference in R. De Smet, "Sankara's Non-Dualism (Advaita-Vada)," Religious Hinduism, ed. J. Neuner and R. De Smet(Mumbai: St Pauls, 1997).] [JDV S10/P44 009880. Acquired photocopy.]
Klaus K. Klostermaier
Kristvidya: A Sketch of an Indian Christology. Bangalore: Christian Institute for the Study of Religion and Society, 1967.
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