Book presents Jesus in socio-economic contexts

Archbishop George Antonysamy of Madras-Mylapore released the book.

Chennai:  A book on the life of Jesus with a historical perspective was released in Chennai recently.

The book "Yaar Indha Yesu Kristu?" by Father S. J. Antonyswami, vicar general of the Madras-Mylapore archdiocese, examines the incidents in the life of Jesus in the context of the social and economic situation of the time.

Archbishop George Antonysamy of Madras-Mylapore released the book giving the first copy to Bishop Devasahayam of Church of South India at a funciton on the Presentation Church campus.

Salt Media, an organization to develop Christian media, was also launched.

“Salt Media owes its establishment to the inspiration given by Pope Francis, who is seeking to regain the soul of the Church by modernising it. Salt Media will push the Christian community to take active interest in civil, social, environmental and human rights issues,” said its president Fr Martin.

Eminent personalities like Fr Jegath Gaspar, founder, NAAM, Roy Lazer of Department of Christian Studies in Madras University, Fr Martin of Salt Media and writer and social activist Fr Mark Stephen were present.

Source: New Indian Express