Christians have lived in India since the early centuries of this era. The faith that took root was strongly influenced by local organizations and cultures. thus the Christianity in Kerela, Tamil Nadu and Goa are almost as different from each other as they are from their Hindu counterparts. , the tribal Christians of Central and North Eastern India, and Dalit Christians all over the country. The first of its kind for the general reader this book is a priceless compendium of history, theology, folklore and anecdote, to be relished and referenced by anyone curious about the Indian story and practice of one of the world major's faiths