M.m. Thomass Secular Commentaries on Scripture - Exegeting the World

This book investigates M.M. Thomas's biblical commentaries and their unique position at the intersection of religion and society. It explores how Thomas adapted Western theological ideas and is intended for scholars, graduate students, and those involved in church studies, and anyone interested in contextual theology and hermeneutics.

List of contents

Introduction: Formation of A Secular Theologian 1. 2. The Commentaries on Exodus and Deuteronomy - Oppression and Liberation in an Indian Context 3. The Commentary on Luke: Secular Christology in a Pluralistic Context 4. The Commentaries on 1 Corinthians and James - The Cross and Secular Ecclesiology Conclusion: Exegeting the World

About the author

Thomas Philip is a sessional lecturer at Excelsia University College in Sydney and an adjunct of the Australian College of Christian Studies. He holds a PhD in theology from Charles Sturt University, Australia, and postgraduate degrees in sociology and theology. Lectured in several theological institutions, both in India and Australia. He has also worked as an independent project facilitator in World Vision International in the Asia Pacific Region.

Product details

• Authors: Thomas Philip, Thomas Phillip
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 18.08.2025
• EAN: 9781041081371
• ISBN: 978-1-0-4108137-1
• No. of pages: 164
• Series: Ashgate New Critical Thinking in Religious Studies See Series ID 2069
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general); RELIGION / General, RELIGION / Christian Theology / General, India, Christianity, Religion & politics, Regional Studies, Regional / International studies, Religion and Politics, East Asian and Indian philosophy, Oriental & Indian philosophy