Includes bibliographical references (unnumbered page 153-page 156) and index.

Foreword / S. Wesley Ariarajah -- Starting points for Hindu-Christian dialogue -- Theological resources and challenges to Hindu-Christian dialogue -- Hindu nationalism (Hindutva) and Hindu-Christian dialogue -- Caste and Hindu-Christian dialogue -- What can Hindus learn from Christianity? -- What can Christians learn from Hinduism? -- The political and the theological: why Hindu-Christian dialogue? -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index.

"Hindus and Christians have a long history of interaction on the Indian subcontinent. Since the latter half of the twentieth century, with the increased possibilities for immigration, Hindus and Christians live side by side in many parts of the Western world and there are growing numbers of Hindu-Christian marraiges and families. In North America, for example, the population of Hindus is approaching three million. Hindu students are attending many colleges with Christian histories and ideals. To avoid the dangers of these communities sharing geographical spaces but not understanding each other, Pathway to Hindu-Christian Dialogue offers dialogue that fosters mutual understanding, respect, and learning"--page 4 of cover.