Publications

JD PHILOSOPHY SERIES

Since 1893 Jnana Deepa, Institute of Philosophy and Theology, has been pioneering philosophy discussion and debate inspired by prominent personalities like Richard De Smet, Jean de Marneffe, Salvino Azzopardi, Cyril Desbruslais, Noel Sheth, John Vattanky, etc. JD has been in the forefront of promoting Indian philosophy and making philosophical thinking relevant for contemporary times. In its effort to reach out to like-minded scholars, JD Philosophy Series is visualized as a catalyst for interdisciplinary thinking and contemporary exploration of social issues fostering holistic liberation, integral development and creative engagement among various wisdom sources. The General Editor is Dolichan Kollareth. 

 

No Name Author Year
1 Epistemology and Phenomenology of Religions Salvino Azzopardi 2018
2 Melodies from the Flute: For Prof Noel Sheth SJ Kuruvilla Pandikattu & Thomas Karimundackal (eds) 2018
3 Freedom and Joy Kurien Kunnumpuram 2018
4 Postmodernity: An Indian Christian Philosophical Appraisal Cyril Desbruslais SJ 2019
5 Metaphysics: Philosophy of Be-ing for Today Cyril Desbruslais SJ 2019
6 Indian Thinkers: Modern and Contemporary Period John Peter Vallabadoss 2019
7 Logic and Love: For Prof John Vattanky SJ Thomas Karimundackal & Kuruvilla Pandikattu (eds) 2019
8 Relevance of Thomas Merton’s Spirituality for the Consecrated Life in India Fabian Jose UMI 2019
9 Committed to the Church and the Country: For Prof Kurien Kunnumpuam SJ Kuruvilla Pandikattu & PT Mathew (eds) 2019
10 The Philosophy of God: Faith and Traditions Cyril Desbruslais SJ 2019
11 Fully Spiritual, Fully Human: For Dr Stephen Chundamthadam SJ Thomas Karimundackal & Kuruvilla Pandikattu (eds) 2020
12 Fully Human and Fully Alive: Essays on Being Human Today in Honour of Dr Cyril Desbruslais SJ Kuruvilla Pandikattu (ed) 2020
13 Reason: Faithful and True: For Dr. George Karuvelil SJ Thomas Karimundackal SJ & Dolichan Kollareth SJ (eds) 2020
14 Serving the Church and the Nation: Gratefully and Faithfully Kuruvilla Pandikattu SJ, Sebastian Vazhapilly SJ & Prasad Lankapilly SJ (eds) 2020
15 Befriending the Other: Other Religions Kuruvilla Pandikattu (ed) 2020
16 Emancipation of the Wretched of the Earth Gargi Mukherjee 2020
17 Ancient, Medieval and Modern Philosophy Cyril Desbruslais SJ 2020
18 Contemporary Philosophy Cyril Desbruslais SJ 2021
19 Time’s Up! Kuruvilla Pandikattu 2021
20 Our Cosmic and Spiritual Destiny Joseph M. D 2022
21 Daring to be Human Come True: For Dr Paul Parathazham Nishant A. Irudayason 2022
22 A Hermeneutical Approach to Sri Madhavacharya's Interpretation of the Srutis Henry D’Almedia 2022
23 In the Middle of Things: Hyphenating Life with Philosophy and Theology Victor Ferrao 2022
24 Heidegger on Science and Technology Joseph I. Fernando 2022
25 Respect, Reverence and Responsibility Roney George 2023
26 Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Human Destiny Kuruvilla Pandikattu 2023
27 Can We Ever Know How Much We Don’t Know? S. Stephen Jayard 2023
28 Beyond the Binaries: Transgender Identity and the Philosophical Questions Dolichan Kollareth SJ (ed) 2023
29 Interpretations of Transcendence with Special Reference to the Hermeneutics of Paul Ricoeur Cyril Desbruslais SJ 2024
30 The Flourishing Banyan Tree: Philosophical Exploration of Tradition, Freedom and Development in India  Kuruvilla Pandikattu 2024
31 Coherence of Theism: An Epistemic Defence of Christian Theism Chacko Nadakkeveliyil 2024
32 The Shadow of Power Dolichan Kollareth & Arokiaraj Patrick (eds) 2024
33 From Conflict to Cohesion: Identity & Social Dynamics in Contemporary India: Essays in Honour of Fr. Anthony de Silva, SJ  Dolichan Kollareth SJ (ed) 2024
34 Food Politics in India: Identity, Power, Ethics & Resistance on a Plate Clement Santhanam (ed) 2025

 

JD THEOLOGICAL PUBLICATION SERIES

The JD-ISPCK Theological Publications' Series is a new venture of Jnana Deepa (JD) in collaboration with the Indian Society for the Promotion of Christian Knowledge (ISPCK), Delhi, with the aim of promoting Christian Literature, specifically in the fields of theology, scripture and spirituality. It seeks to promote interdisciplinary thinking and dialogue among religions, cultures, communities and secular movements. It also intends to provide academic perspectives on contemporary theological issues, and to share theological knowledge and expertise in a credible and convincing way. A committee has been formed to coordinate this series. The JD-ISPCK Theological Publications' Series was initiated in 2020. The publications are:

No Name Author Year
1 Towards Renewing Church and World Revisiting Vatican Council II through the Eyes of Pope Francis Francis Gonsalves, Arjen Tete & Dinesh Braganza (eds) 2020
2 Faith, Freedom - Commitment: Biblical & Theological Reflections for Today Inspired by George M Soares-Prabhu, SJ Thomas Karimundackal (ed) 2021
3 Towards A Synodal Indian Church: Dimensions of Communion, Participation & Mission Dolichan Kollareth & Victor Sagayam (eds) 2023
4 Church & Cultural Identity: The Challenges of Mission among the Uraons Herman Tirkey 2023
5 Journeying Together: Exploring an Interdisciplinary Model for an Effective Christian Spiritual Accompaniment George Cordeiro 2023
6 Ethical Issues in Life and Ministry Konrad Noronha, Patricia Santos, Dinesh Bragana & Victor Sagayan (eds) 2024
7 Suffering, Resistance and Freedom: A Postcolonial, Subaltern (Dalit) Study of Isaiah 52:13- 53:12 Selva Rathinam  
8 Ripples of Wisdom Thomas Karimundackal, Peter Ignatius, Paul Raj, Naveen Rebello & Gideon Warisa  (ed) 2024