Spirituality and Religion

Understanding Jainism for Christian Witness

Dr. Venkat Potana

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What sets this work apart is its intentional Eastern perspective and its careful avoidance of reductionist or polemical approaches. Jainism is presented as Jains understand and live it, with attention to history, philosophy, ethics, ritual life, and community practice. Complex concepts are explained with simplicity and care, making the book accessible to readers encountering Jainism for the first time, while still maintaining scholarly credibility. The result is a text that educates the mind while also shaping cultural empathy and intellectual humility. In an era when global ministry requires deep cultural literacy and moral sensitivity, this book serves as an essential guide. It challenges readers to listen carefully, think critically, and engage faithfully. Seminaries, mission training programs, and students of theology will find this work to be both intellectually enriching and practically formative.

Audiobook details

GenreSpirituality and Religion

Length4 hrs 14 mins

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FormateBook with Audio

Publish dateJan 1, 2009

LanguageEnglish

1Title of the Book

9Chapter 2: How Jains See the World

2Foreword

10Chapter 3: How Jainism Teaches Truth

3About the Book

11Chapter 4: Time, History, and Spiritual Decline

4Dedication

12Chapter 5: Jain Cosmology

5About the Author

13Chapter 6: Jain Ethics and Daily Practice

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6Preface

14Chapter 7: Path to Liberation/Salvation

7Introduction

15Chapter 8: Rituals, Festivals, and Pilgrimage

8Chapter 1: What Is Jainism

16Conclusion: Understanding Jainism from a Biblical Perspective

About the author

Dr. Venkat Potana

Dr. Venkat Potana is a professor, pastor, theologian, missiologist, and author with over 30 years of ministry experience across India and the United States. He holds a Ph.D. in Theology and Missiology, along with advanced studies in intercultural studies, philosophy, social work, and divinity. He has trained and mentored thousands of students, pastors, and leaders globally. Dr. Potana has authored more than 50 books on theology, missions, family, and discipleship, and continues to serve through teaching, writing, and itinerant ministry based in Dallas, Texas.View all by Dr. Venkat Potana