George Karakunnel is an Indian theologian.[1] He is a Catholic priest of the Eparchy of Kothamangalam. He teaches systematic theology in St. Joseph's Pontifical Institute, Mangalapuzha, Aluva,[2] Kerala, India. He has a Doctorate in theology from Gregorian University, Rome. He also has a Master's Degree in the Philosophy of Religions from the University of London. He is a member of the International Theological Commission in Vatican.[3]

His major works are The Christian Vision of Man,(Asian Trading Corporation, Bangalore, 1984), Advaita and Liberation,[4] (Asian Trading Corporation, Bangalore, 2004), The anthropological foundations of christology in the pastoral constitution on the Church in the modern world "Gaudium et Spes" (S.H. League, Aluva, 1984), Sabha: Adisthanangalum Abhimukhyangalum , Sabhayum Suvisesha Dauthyavum, Atmeeyanveshanangal, Sabha: Danavum Dauthyavum (S.H. League, Aluva, 2004). He has received the Bishop Jerome Award and KCBC Media Award.[5] These books are available in International Library Catalogues.[6]

References edit

  1. ^ Theological Discussion
  2. ^ "Professor". Archived from the original on 12 July 2009. Retrieved 23 October 2008.
  3. ^ ITC
  4. ^ "Sree Narayana Guru Mission of the UK". Archived from the original on 27 August 2008. Retrieved 23 October 2008.
  5. ^ S.H. Legue, "Dr. George Karakunnel: A Biographical Note", 2004
  6. ^ Results for 'George Karakunnel' [WorldCat.org]

Sources edit

  • Biographical Note in Sabha: Danavum Dauthyavum, Alwaye, 2004