List of converts to Christianity from Hinduism
This is a list of notable converts to Christianity from Hinduism.
From Hinduism
- Vinod Kambli - Indian former cricketer
- A.V.M. Rajan[1]
- Jayasudha - South Indian actress.[2]
- Sister Nirmala - succeeded Mother Teresa as Superior General of the Missionaries of Charity in March 1997.[3]
- Pandita Ramabai - Indian Social Reformer[4]
- Krishna Pal - First Indian convert to Christianity due to the missionary activity of William Carey; Subsequently preached the gospel for 20 years, before his passing
- Ramesh Ponuru - Writer and Editor for conservative magazine National Review [5]
- Michael Madhusudan Dutt - Bengali poet [6]
- Gnanendramohan Tagore - First Asian to be called to the bar in England
- Krishna Mohan Banerjee - Prominent educator, linguist, and missionary
- Lal Behari Dey - Bengali journalist and writer
- Anak Agung Pandji Tisna - A novelist, writer, former king of Buleleng, Bali [7]
- Rabi Maharaj - former Brahmin guru; Founder of East/West Gospel Ministries and bestselling author of Death of a Guru: A Remarkable True Story of one Man's Search for Truth[8]
- Devasahayam Pillai - Considered as martyr of the Christian faith.
- Bobby Jindal - Current Louisiana governor[9]
- Nina Hagen - German singer.
See also
References
- ↑ http://tamilchristianblog.wordpress.com/2007/05/22/a-v-m-rajan-ex-cinema-actor-testimony/
- ↑ Rediff
- ↑ "Indian-born nun to succeed Mother Teresa" at cnn.com
- ↑ "Women Excel"
- ↑ On Point : The Party of Death - The Party of Death
- ↑
- ↑ A A Panji Tisna - His Life and Thought
- ↑ Maharaj, Rabi R. Death of a Guru: A Remarkable True Story of one Man's Search for Truth.
- ↑ Whoriskey, Peter (October 21, 2007). "Jindal Wins Louisiana Race, Becomes First Indian American Governor". washingtonpost.com. Retrieved 2009-10-05.
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