Theology William Miller (missionary)

miller argued hinduism not excluded plans of god, , believed christianity , hinduism work in concentric circles fulfill master plans of god. miller, considered pioneer of fulfillment theology, in scottish missions in india published in 1868 noted that:

miller asserted institutional , historic christianity not superior hinduism; instead, christ fulfiller of hinduism. according him, though, christ , teachings central, felt enriching truths can found in hinduism contribute common of humanity , church of christ. affirmed christianity has no monopoly on truth hinduism s emphasis on immanence of god , on social solidarity has teach humanity;other religions make contributions completeness of christianity, while christ can fulfill aspirations of followers of other religions.

miller felt educational institutes in india not used places conversion; instead, avenues preparing hindus in christian direction – preparatio evangelica. according him, christian missions leaven, though, not seen outside, yet innately transforming. according o. kandaswami chetty, biographer of dr. william miller, miller christ friend of , true not in christianity, in hinduism. [sic] idea of christ fulfiller imbued minds of south india, part of then-madras presidency, due teachings of miller @ madras christian college , due missionary work in madras. according eric j. sharpe, professor of religious studies @ university of sydney, j. n. farquhar s work on fulfillment theology in bengal built on foundations laid in madras.

though, object of missionary work , missionary colleges madras christian college preach christ , train christians, miller encouraged indian converts rethink christianity in indian context, possibly integrate christianity , hinduism; hence, considered pioneer of hindu renaissance. discouraged proselytism, encouraged retention of national manners, , advocated habit of independent thinking.