The St. Thomas Christian encyclopaedia of India.

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Partial Contents of the St. Thomas Christian Encyclopaedia of India - Major Articles in Vol. I (1982):

Glimpses of India *[Printed from other sources]

The People of India - Mathew Vellankal

Origins of Christianity in India - the First Centuries - A. M. Mathias Mundadan

Armenians and other Eastern Christians in India Across the Centuries - E. R. Hambye

Outline of the History of Latin Rite Christianity in India - Achilles Meersman

Saint Francis Xavier - A. M. George Jagatheesan

The Portuguese Padroado in India - Carlos Merces De Melo

Vicars Apostolic and Missions under the Propaganda in the XVII and XVIII Centuries - Dominic A S. Theresa

The Indian Church 1659-1887 and the Vicariate of Malabar: A View from Verapoly - Antony J. Panakkal

Christianity in Eighteenth Century India : A Survey - E. R. Hambye

From Tranquebar to the Sepoy Mutiny The First Century and a half of Protestant Anglican Endeavour in India - Maggy G. Menachery

The Church in India in the XIX and Early XX Centuries Sir Stanley Reed *[Printed from other sources]

Protestant Christianity in India Since 1858 - T. V. Philip

History of the Lutheran Churches in India - H. Grafe

The Baptists in India - Frederick S. Downs

The Quakers or The Religious Society of Friends - Marjorie Sykes

The Salvation Army in India - Doreen Hobbs

The Mennonite Brethren Church of India - A. E. Jansen

The Pentecostal Churches of India - Andrew McDearmid

The Church of South India - J. R. Chandran

History of the Church of North India - Eric Nasir

Evangelical Missions in India: A Review - Roger E. Hedlund

Catholicism in North India : General Survey - P. De Letter

Christianity and the Cultural World of North-East India - Thomas Meenamparampil

Evangelisation in North-East India - Frederick S. Downs

Catholic Mission Work in Andhra Pradesh from 1500 to 1875 -Solomon Thanugundla

Catholicism in Andhra Pradesh Since 1875 - Oliver Scallon

Protestant Missionary Work among the Telugus - Tracy G. Gipson

Church Growth and the Outcastes of Andhra - W. Gordon carder

The Canadian Baptist Mission and Social and National Awakening - W. Gordon Carder

Contribution of the Basel Mission to the Socio-Cultural Life of the West Coast - Wilma John

The Christianisationof Wynad - Jacob Thumkuzhy

The Chirakkal Pulaya Mission - Valerian D Souza

Christianity in Mahrashtra - D. Cortadellas

Christianity in Gujarat - Ishanand Vempeny

Christianity in Pakistan - William G. Young

Christianity in the Punjab - John C. B. Webster

Christianity in the Punjab II - Clarence O. McMullen

Catholic Efforts in Jammu and Kashmir - W. Adamson

Christianity in Himachal Pradesh --- S. Fuchs

Christianity in Uttar Pradesh - George Kaitholil

Christianity in Bihar - P. Ponette

Christianity in Sikkim Victor W. Tucker

The Himalayas and Beyond Anne-Isabella-Paul

West Bengal : Evangelisation in the City of Calcutta Joseph Segers

Christianity in Bangla Desh Francis A. Gomes

Christianity in Burma à Anton Freitag *[Printed from other sources]

The Tamil Church and Burma N. C. Sargant

Catholic Efforts in Ceylon

Protestant Work in Ceylon

Hierarchy of the Catholic Church

The Apostolic Nunciature in India

The Catholic Bishops Conference of India

The World Council of Churches A. J. Van Der Bent

The National Christian Council of India M. A. Z. Rolston

General Survey of Evangelisation in India Renthy Keitzar

Evangelisation in the Indian Context P. Clemens Thottungal

Formation for Evangelisation among the Thomas Christians Canisius Thekkekkara

The Syro Malabar Church: Prospects for Evangelisation George Punchakkunnel

The Catholic Malankara Church and Evangelisation Domenic Zacharia

Culture at the Service of Evangelisation in India Stephen Fuchs

Evangelising Work of the Church in India: Evolution and Constraints Francois Hutart with Genevieve Lemercinier

Evangelisation in the Context of Other Religions J. R. Chandran

Communication of the Gospel In the Context of Indias Struggle for a New Society M. M. Thomas

Among other contributors of Major Articles are:

Francis Andrade George IV Puthenpura Kora Chandy Valerian D Souza Protasio Soares Anthony Kakkanattu A. Mattos CH. Augustine Valerian D Souza Alan De Lastic Jacob Kalapurayil J. Boerkamp J> P. K. Palakkathadam Jacob Aernat George Padinjarekkutt Jacob Adampukulam R. Prakash Reddy R. Lefevre D. Maria Joseph Pujo Stephen Gomez A. S. Colas J. Cheruchilampil Joseph Mittathany Joseph Gnayalloor George Chundavalel K. Parampil Raphael Thomas Kurisinkal R. I. Jesu and many other reputed scholars

Original Contributions to the St. Thomas Christian Encyclopaedia (Vol.II,1973) include the following Major Articles:
Faith and Character of St. Thomas – Mathew Vellanickal
Mission and Life of St. Thomas in India – Dr. Varkey Vithayathil
Excavations at S. Tome-Mylapore – E. R. Hambye
Roads to India – Maggy G. Menachery
Did St. Thomas Really Come to India – H. Comes
The Acts of Thomas – Anthony Porathur
Faith and Communion of the St. Thomas Christians – Xavier Koodapuzha
History of the Kerala Church in the Pre-portuguese period - Xavier Koodapuzha
The Church in Kerala at the Coming of the Portuguese – Paul Varghese (Paulose Mar Gregorios)
Christians in Malabar in Dutch Times – T. I. Punnen
The Dutch Period – T. I. Punnen
History of St. Thomas Christianity in India to the Present Day – A. M. Mundadan
The Latin Rite in Kerala – L. M. Pylee
The Origin of the Latin Christians of Kerala – Thomas Thayil
The Mission and Life of St. Francis Xavier in South India – J. M. Villarvarayan
The Re-Union Movement – Thomas Inchakalody
A “Jewish Christian” Community – Jacob Vellian
The Knanaya Community of Kerala – E. P. Mathew
The Syrian Orthodox Church - Paul Varghese (Paulose Mar Gregorios)
Introduction of the Antiochene Rite into the Malankara church – Cyril Malancheruvil
Malankara Syrian Knanaya Christian Community – Jacob Stephen
The Mar Thoma church – T. V. Philip
The Malabar Independent Syrian Church of Anjoor – Philexinose III
Church of the East – Mar Aprem
Inter Church Movements in Kerala – K. K. Chandy
Role of the Eastern churches in Ecumenical relations – E. R. Hambye
The Society of St. Thomas (Christhavashramam) Manganam – P. T. Thomas
An Ecumenical Attempt of the Eighties – Abraham Nidhiry
Church Unity in Kerala : Some Historical Cultural Consideration – T. V. Philip
Mission of the Eastern Church in India - E. R.Hambye
Feasts of the Thomas Christians – Joseph Neelankavil
The Sacraments of the Malabar Church before 1400 A. D. – J. Hilarion
Syro Malabar Liturgy Down the Centuries – Jacob Vellian
Patriarchal Dignity for the Malabar Church – Paul Chittilappilly
Role of the Syro Malabar Church in the Field of Evangelisation – Abraham Ettackakunnel
Culture and Traditions of the Thomas Christians – Joseph kolengadan
Character and Life Style of Thomas Christians – Alexander Cherukarakkunnel
Community Traits of Thomas Christians - Sadhu Ittiavira
The Syrian Christian Women – Mrs. K. M. Mathew
The Thomas Christian Copper Plates – Z. M. Paret
Thomas Christian Architecture – E. J. James Menachery
Kerala Church Architecture – Andrews Athapilly
Malayalam Literature and Kerala Christians – T. M. Chummar
Thomas Christians and Journalism – John Pellissery
Malayalam Language and Foreign Missionaries – Thomas Mathew Kottarathumkuzhi
Songs, Arts, Festivals of the Thomas Christians – Chummar Choondal
Kerala Christians in the Field of Social Service – P. T. Thomas
Pontifical Institute of Philosophy and Theology Alwaye – Dominic OCD
Indianisation Among the St. Thomas Christians of Kerala – Alexander Cherukarakkunnel
Christian Influences on Hinduism before the European Period – P. Thomas
The Seven Churches of St. Thomas – V. C. George
Religions in Kerala – Varghese Kodickal
History of the Jews of Kerala – S. S. Koder
The People of Kerala – E. J. Thomas Menachery
Adaptation and the Future of Indian Christianity – Joseph Parecattil

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Selections included from other sources with permission in the Encyclopaedia (Vol.II, 1973) include the following Major Articles:
Apostle Thomas in the Gospel – Ladislas – Michel Zaleski
The Tomb of Mylapore – Georg Schurhammer
The Indian Apostolate of St. Thomas – Placid Podipara
Marco Polo’s Account – Ed. Yule – Cordier
Pilgrim Centres of Madras Mylapore – Alberto Pereira De Andrade
Ancient Statue of St. Thomas – B. A. Figredo
The Witness of St. Ephraem and Others – A. E. Medlycott
Jewish Colonies of India Paved the Way for St. Thomas - Thomas Puthiakunnel
Sixteenth Century: Alliance with the Portuguese – Placid Podipara
The Three Rites in Malabar – Mathew Vattakuzhy
Early Jesuit Connections – Joseph Wicki
Early C. M. S. Missionaries –
The Ecumenical Situation in Kerala today – Bede Griffiths
Hindu in Culture, Christian in religion, Oriental in Worship – Placid Podipara
Malabar Christian Customs and Manners – D. Ferroli
Cochin State Archaeological Research Reports on Kerala Christians –
The Mother of god Cathedral Calicut –