The Introduction of Christianity to the Sub-Continent and its Historical Evolution

Authors

  • Dr. Hashmat Ali Safi Assistant Professor, Qurtaba University Peshawar
  • Dr. Hussain Ahmad Chairman, Department of Islamic Studies, University of Science and Technology, Bannu

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33195/uochjrs-v1i1462017

Keywords:

Christianity, Sub-continent, Islam, Malabar, Jerusalem

Abstract

Christianity was introduced to the Indian sub-continent in the first century by St. Thomas one of the twelve disciples of Jesus in Kerala, India. It was the trade that established  socio-political links between India and eastern Mediterranean world and ultimately introduced Islam, Christianity and Judaism to this region. After the decline of Thomasonian Christians another group from Jerusalem and Baghdad  re-established chiristainity in Malabar region.  Historically Christianity made its way into the strange land by adopting its customs. It is said that Thomasonian Christians were culturally Indians, religiously Christians and ritually easterners. During their hard time in India they were supported by the Muslim rulers who let them flourish under the umbrella of their protection.

Keywords: Christianity, Sub-continent, Islam, Malabar, Jerusalem

Author Biographies

Dr. Hashmat Ali Safi, Assistant Professor, Qurtaba University Peshawar

Assistant Professor, Qurtaba University Peshawar 

Dr. Hussain Ahmad, Chairman, Department of Islamic Studies, University of Science and Technology, Bannu

Chairman, Department of Islamic Studies, University of Science and Technology, Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan 

UOCHJRS

Published

2017-12-15

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 1 (2017): UNIVERSITY OF CHITRAL, JOURNAL OF RELIGIOUS STUDIES (UOCHJRS)

Section

Articles