Arvind P. Nirmal

Arvind P. Nirmal

Arvind P. Nirmal, (1936–1995) was a Dalit Christian theologian[1]. He questioned the Christian conversion of the upper castes, especially the Brahmin.[2]. A major proponent of Dalit theology, Nirmal argued that Jesus himself was a Dalit and that Christian theology should therefore reflect Dalit concerns.[3].

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  1. ^ Schwarz, Hans (2005). Theology in a Global Context: The Last Two Hundred Years. Eerdmans. pp. 529. ISBN 0802829864. http://books.google.com/books?id=gtkvQxB-6lsC&lpg=PA529&ots=UCv613yK-u&pg=PA529#v=onepage&q&f=false. 
  2. ^ Cosmon. "Dalit Theology: A Transforming Grace for the Indian Church" (DOC). Dalit Christians Website. http://www.dalitchristians.com/Html/Resources.htm. Retrieved December 11, 2010. 
  3. ^ Anand Rao, Soteriologies of India and Their Role in the Perception of Disability, LIT Verlag Berlin-Hamburg-Münster, 2004, ISBN 382587205X, p. 233