Where in India would I go if I wanted to visit places mentioned in the Bible? I know there is mention of India in the book of Esther.
Some believe that between those ages (or after), Jesus visited the Kashmir region. Different scholars like Jacolliot and Dowling support the idea. Of course it is not a mainstream idea, but I think it's interesting that they point out Jesus' ideas about meditation and the divine were not native to the region he lived in, but they were native to India. And if you look into Christian history, the rosary beads originated from Indian prayer beads
One of the best biblical connections I've heard about has been one theory of the unknown years of Christ. Most people familiar with the New Testament know that there is a gap between ages 12-30. Some believe that between those ages (or after), Jesus visited the Kashmir region. Different scholars like Jacolliot and Dowling support the idea. Of course it is not a mainstream idea, but I think it's interesting that they point out Jesus' ideas about meditation and the divine were not native to the region he lived in, but they were native to India. And if you look into Christian history, the rosary beads originated from Indian prayer beads, so there has always been a ton of exchange of ideas whether people acknowledge it or not. Anyone can know that by simply reading the book 'Eat, Pray, Love.' I think because of Greek and Roman trade at the time, and of course the Silk Road and the spice trade later, Western religions were greatly influenced by the whole India region.
This was quite fascinating to me, as I have always associated India with Hinduism. This is now in my list of must see places. Also interesting is the fact that this fits in with the Bible!You can always go to Kashmir and see the resting place of Jesus Christ.
While I may not be the OP, but these are interesting facts you got here. I appreciate these bits of information as they somehow forms part of the Christian message to spread the gospel in all corners of the world until all under heavens will hear the Good News of Jesus Christ. At least this speaks of how the gospel has possibly traveled to India. I guess I just still find it interesting as I've always associated India with Hinduism.Thomas the Apostle or "doubting Thomas" was one of the Apostles of Jesus. It is said that he preached the Lord's teachings from as far as Tamilakam in India. He is believed to have gone to India in AD 52 to spread the teachings of Christianity. Unfortunately, he was killed in AD 72 near Chennai. It is said that he was "martyred" there. So to this day, the Saint Thomas Mount is a hillock dedicated to the life and mission of Thomas the Apostle. It can be found in Guindy near Chennai International Airport.
In a related note, some other crosses, called the Saint Thomas Crosses, were found in Kerala, Mylapore and Goa. These are crosses dating back even from the 6th century. It is also called the Nasrani Meronah. So you can also try visiting the churches in these places because it is connected still to Thomas the Apostle.
There was also a mention of India in Esther 1:1 and 8:9 but it isn't specific. Then there's a mention in Mark 14:3 of the perfume agent "Nard" which was thought to be found in the Himalayas in India.
I hope this helps!
There is no specific place in India as far as I am aware that is mentioned in the Bible. That is because the Bible basically takes place in the Middle East, Northern Africa, and Mediteranean.Where in India would I go if I wanted to visit places mentioned in the Bible? I know there is mention of India in the book of Esther.
Go to Kerala. Seek out St. Thomas's Church in Pelayur. It's one of the oldest Churches in the world.Where in India would I go if I wanted to visit places mentioned in the Bible? I know there is mention of India in the book of Esther.