Paul as a Christian Yogi A Study on St. Paul`a Christ Experience ( Gal 2:20) from an Indian Perspective

includes index and biblioraphy

1. A quest into the nature of religious commitment Berit: The old testament and jewish understanding of Commitment...........10 Christian Discipleship as religious commitment ...........29 Yoga in Bhagavadgita: As a form of Commitment..........47 2. Paul`s Life of Commitment in Judaism Paul`s Historical Background as a jew ......69 Paul`s background as a Pharisee..........82 Hellenistic influence on Paul..........105 An overview of the Personality of Paul .......118 3. Paul`s Encounter with the Risen christ Luke`s Account of the Event.........122 Paul`s personal accounts in the acts.........129 Paul`s biographical narratives.............140 Paul the committed apostle .........173 4. An exegetical Study of Galatians 2:20 Context of the Text.....177 Text analysis of Galatians 2: 15-21............184 Exegesis of Galatians 2: 19-20...................207 Standing by the side of Grace ..........227 Some theological insights.............228 5. Paul`s Christ - experience from a yogic perspective : an Indian Interpretations paul`s mystical union as yogic experience.........238 Impact of pauline yogic experience on Christian discipleship for our times.................268