Joshua Raj
Joshua Raj is a consultant orthopaedic surgeon and an ordained minister, who authored A Biblical Approach to Indian Traditions and Beliefs. Dr Raj is a graduate of Seminary Theology Malaysia and has a postgraduate degree in practical theology. He is the coordinator for Indian and Asian missions for the Anglican Orthodox Church.
Reception of Biblical Approach
The Bishop of the Methodist Church in Singapore, Dr. Robert Solomon commented, "This book addresses a very important area in the lives of most Indian Christians. The author's deep commitment to biblical teaching and a perspective that aims at approaching issues with 'agape' love are particularly helpful."
It is also reviewed, "This well-researched book fills a need for Indian Christians who are searching for guidance when confronted with beliefs, traditions, rituals and practices in the non-Christian Indian community. It reveals the truth AbOUT Christian living. This useful guide also discusses certain Indian spiritual and religious practices, and gives advice on the daily struggles of believers. Written from the agape (love) perspective, this resource is helpful for the new convert to Christianity, the generational Christian who may need to adjust his life, and leaders who seek some form of consistency in approaching The INDIAN diaspora."
Personal life
Dr. Raj is a family man with a wife and three children. He is also a first-cousin of British actor James Floyd. He became a Christian in medical school when the biological complexity of the human body revealed God’s beautiful design. His Christian journey has included opportunities to minister in Indian churches of different denominations in many countries.
External Links
- http://www.amazon.com/Biblical-Approach-Indian-Traditions-Beliefs/dp/9814222399/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1226889038&sr=1-1
- http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/product-description/9814222399/ref=dp_proddesc_0?ie=UTF8&n=283155&s=books
- http://www.armourpublishing.com/catalog/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=joshua+raj&x=15&y=7 (publication of Joshua Raj's Biblical Traditions)
- http://www.zibb.com/all/theme/c/Orthopaedic+Surgery (Joshua Raj as an orthopaedic surgeon)
- http://anglicanorthodoxchurch.org/clergy_big.php?id=10 (Joshua Raj as an ordained minister)
- http://www.southasiamission.com (Missions to India)
- http://www.southasianconnection.com/authors/217/Dr-Joshua-Raj