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Systematic Theology: The Birth of a Classic 006

The actual writing of the Systematic Theology book started in December 1996. The publisher gave us 12 months to complete the project, and all of us got  heavily involved into the project with the deadline in mind. This was no…

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Systematic Theology: The Birth of a Classic 005

Pic: Dr. OM Samuel around 1996 When He Agreed To Join The Systematic Theology Team Writing an indigenous Systematic Theology for the first time in an Indian language (Malayalam) was an unusual challenge. Such a work was never done by…

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Systematic Theology: The Birth of a Classic 004

Pic: Sampson D’Cruz (Now In Full-time Ministry) Who Joined The Project As A Scribe As soon as Vadavana’s Magazine announced that we were going to write and publish a Systematic Theology, there was a big commotion in the Kerala Christian…

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Systematic Theology: The Birth of a Classic 003

By now I had two major projects in my mind: First, I needed to see that the Systematic Theology book becomes a success. Second, I had to find a publisher who would have the courage to take up such a…

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Systematic Theology: The Birth of a Classic 002

Photo: A Pic taken slightly before we got into writing  the Systematic Theology When Saneesh and Shibu told me that they wished to write a book on Systematic Theology, I only encouraged them. However, when they requested me to join…

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Systematic Theology: The Birth of a Classic 001

Pic: Me with my Bondwell laptop, that weighed 7 kilograms, at BBI in 1995. It went everywhere with me in my backpack! The Brethren Bible Institute at Pathanmthitta opened its doors in June 1989. I was part of the faculty…

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RTI: The Unforgettable Memories Of A Great Institution — 014

Pic: The Founder Principal addressing a gathering of close to 300 people in RTI in 2010 during Special Missions Conference Going for vacation at the close of the third year was an emotional affair for all of us. Such a…

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RTI: The Unforgettable Memories Of A Great Institution — 013

The second year brought us an unbelievable range of blessings, and it closed with a high note of expectation. Meanwhile Miss Treasure had been gathering building materials close to the building with floor made of mud and cow dung, and…

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