A. E. Inbanathan
| Athisayanathan Emmanuel Inbanathan | |
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| Education |
B. D., United Theological College, Bangalore/Senate of Serampore College (University), M. A., Union Theological Seminary (New York City)/Columbia University, Ph.D., Hartford Seminary |
| Parent(s) | Thiru Athisayanathan |
| Church | Church of South India |
| Writings |
1949, The Mysticism of Sadhu Sundar Singh, 1951, Karmasamsara: A study in history of doctrine of Hindu theology, 1958, The Christian Message in the Indian Setting, 1960, Man in Christian Thought |
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Offices held
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Pastor, Church of South India () Chaplain,Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore (-1960) |
| Title | The Reverend Doctor |
A. E. Inbanathan was the sixth General Secretary of the Bible Society of India Central Office in Bangalore who held the office during 1960-1981, the longest ever held by a Clergy.
Inbanathan was a Pastor who served in a rural setting in Tindivanam from where he moved on to medical ministry serving as Chaplain. During his stint at the Bible Society of India, many translations of the Bible and revisions of the existing versions in the languages of India were undertaken. In 1964, the Ao Naga language Bible was released in the presence of Inbanathan in Impur. Revision of the Telugu language Bible began during the tenure of Inbanathan who along with his colleague, Chrysostom Arangaden, involved Old Testament Scholars Victor Premasagar and G. Babu Rao.
Inbanathan studied at the High School in Tindivanam and the Voorhees College, Vellore after which he discerned his avocation towards priesthood and underwent ministerial formation during 1939-1943 at the United Theological College, Bangalore, affiliated to the nation's first University, the Senate of Serampore College (University), under the Principalship of Max Hunter Harrison after which the University awarded Inbanathan a graduate degree in B.D. by then Registrar C. E. Abraham.
In 1949, Inbanathan moved to the Union Theological Seminary (New York City) affiliated to the Columbia University where he pursued a postgraduate course. Inbanathan also pursued research studies in comparative religion at the Hartford Seminary which he completed in 1951. Many interesting facets about A. E. Inbanathan during his time in America have been recorded in journals. The Quarterly Review of the Union Theological Seminary (New York City) wrote, He was young, intelligent and with an attractive personality.. The General Synod of the Reformed Church of America noted, Rev. A. E. Inbanathan, pastor of one of the churches in South India has completed his studies in America and is enroute to his home. He has been an inspiration to all who have met him.
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