Bishop Samuel Amirtham A Rare Inspiration!
$30
Author: | Edited by Israel Selvanayagam |
ISBN 13: | 9789360656324 |
Binding: | Softcover |
Language: | English |
Year: | 2024 |
Pages: | xviii+214pp., |
Published On: | 1st August 2024 |
Subject: | Philosophy and Religion/Christianity |
About the Book
CONTENTS: Forewords,
Preface,
I. Person and Profile:
1. Short Journal of a Long-Life Journey
-Lily Amirtham (with contributions from the family)
2. The Three Points Sermon
-Asha Simpson,
3. Stories Reveal Character: Personal Memoirs
-Israel Selvanayagam,
4. Dr Sam Amirtham, Bishop Sam Amirtham (for me, ‘Sam Annan’) – Personal Memoirs
-Andrew Wingate,
5. In Memoriam Sam Amirtham
-Julie and Leslie Nathaniel,
II. Initiatives and Involvements:
6. Building up a New Seminary
-Israel Selvanayagam,
7. Slum Development Project
-V Kanagu Nelson,
8. Rural Theological Institute
-Kanagu Nelson,
9. Madurai CSI Cathedral and Cathedral Projects
-P Chelliah,
10. Inba Illam (‘Happy Home for the Aged’)
-J Thasayyan,
11. Arulagam (Home of Grace for Women)
-Ivy Peter,
12. The Unemployed Young People’s Association
-Vijithamby Solomon,
13. Shalom Gardens (Home for the Aged)
-Lily Amirtham,
14. Grace Kennett Foundation Hospital
-Lily Amirtham,
15. Palmyra Workers’ Development Society
-Israel Selvanayagam,
16. Anbu Nilaiyam (Loving Home for the Aged)
-Israel Selvanayagam,
17. Origin and Early History of CREED
-D Mathias,
18. Multi-religious Education by Extension in Tamil Nadu (MEET)
-Chellakkan Rajamani,
III. Contribution to Global Ecumenical Theological Education:
19. ‘With Honourable Memory’: Sam Amirtham’s Contribution to Ecumenical Theological Education
-Miriam Ofelia Ortega,
20. The Man who Changed his Visions into Reality: Bishop Samuel Amirtham
-S Wesley Ariarajah,
IV. Defining Episcopal Ministry:
21. The Bishop Who Felt the Pain of the People (South Kerala Diocese)
-Vinod Victor,
22. Concluding Remarks-
Israel Selvanayagam,
Appendices.
1. Contributors,
2. WCC’s Obituary,
3. Miscellany: Isolated Reflections,
4. Samuel Amirtham’s Writings.