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Widely regarded as one of the great moral prophets of the 20th century, Mohandas Gandhi conducted an ongoing dialogue with Christian believers and missionaries. As a faithful Hindu he was unwilling to accept Christian dogma. In Jesus, however, he recognized and revered one of history’s great prophets of nonviolence. Gandhi’s criticism of Christianity was in fact that most Christians fail to embody the often radical even revolutionary faith and action of Christ.
In addition to Gandhi’s own writings, Lead, Kindly Light is enhanced by thoughtful reflections by noted Christian scholars and students of Gandhi’s philosophy, highlighting his contributions to interfaith dialogue (Diana Eck,) Christian self-understanding and practice (James Douglass and Ignatius Jesudasan, SJ,) the self-critical reform of Christian mission (Bob McCahill, MM,) and reflections on the influence of Gandhi’s favorite Christian hymn,”Lead, Kindly Light.” (William Emilsen)
Robert Ellsberg is the author of many books on saints and holy lives, including Modern Spiritual Masters and A Living Gospel: Reading Gods Story in Holy Lives.
