About the Authors
Dr. Placid Rodriguez (b. 1940) is a noted scientist of India with indepth studies in Mechanical Metallurgy. His contribution to the advancement of Indian science with particular reference to the nuclear materials, and materials science engineering has elevated him to the position of the Director of Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research in Kalpakkam. The insight of Prof. Rodriguez in understanding the secrets of the world religions and his indepth study of Christianity with particular reference to the Christian literature is widely appreciated. Many decorations, fellowships and awards have adorned the scientist scholar.
Prof. Yejasuddin (b. 1944) is a noted scholar and linguist with proficiency in Hindi, Urdu, Kannada, Sanskrit, Apabrahmsha, Ardhamagadhi and Pali. He is an author of repute with nine publications to his credit dealing with Jainism, Islam and Vedic studies. His writings on the theme of National and Language Integration and Vishva Dharma, have attracted wide approbation. Recipient of many awards including the Rajyotsava state award of Karnataka. Prof. Yejasuddin is, at present, a nominated member of the State Legislature. He is a much sought after speaker and is known for his propagation of common human values.
Preface
This little volume which acquaints us with Human Values in Christianity and in Islam have been prepared by erudite scholars like Dr. Placid Rodriguez and Prof. Yejasuddin respectively. It is indeed difficult to bring the import of the holy classics to the common man and more importantly to the young in such a lucid style and simple language. I gratefully thank the learned authors and also the high profile scholars like Maulvi Jeelani Saheb and Dr. Thomas Manickam who have favoured the Gandhi Centre with succint and meaningful introductions to the two sections of the volume.
Foreword
Reading the chapter of Dr. Placid Rodriguez titled Human Values in Christian Literature was an extremely exciting experience. In the context of a comparative understanding of the various values and value- systems, the paper of Dr. Rodriguez is an excellent contribution to the areas of Comparative religion, ethics, philosophy and related socio-economic and scientific information. Obviously everybody may be interested to read this lucid and comprehensive presentation of Human Values from a wider Christian Perspective.