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Confronting Fear in Faith: A Psycho-Pastoral Approach to the Problem of Fear in the Christian Life of the Khasi-Jaintias

Author: John Kuttikottayil
ISBN: 9783631540831
Binding: Paperback
Year: 2005
Pages: 400
Size: 15 x 21 cm Weight: 535 grams Price: INR 2300.00

Northeast India is a tribal region with unique life situations, cultures and traditions. The Khasi-Jaintias, the most developed tribal community of this area accepted Christianity in the early 19th century. Even after years of Christian life, they experience fear and anxiety when confronted with sufferings and calamities, which they interpret as punishment from their displeased deities or ancestors. This phenomenon shares the common philosophical, psychological and anthropological features of fear and anxiety. This book attempts to develop a psycho-pastoral approach to confront the religious fear of the Khasi-Jaintia Christians. The Word of God and the sacraments along with basic psychological methods of treating fear enhance this approach to overcome fear in their contextual situation.

Paul Stevens