Van der Ploeg J.P.M. The Christians of St. Thomas in South India and their Syriac Manuscripts

Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, 1983. — 302 p.Ван дер Плойг Дж. П. М. Христиане Св. Фомы в Южной Индии и их сирийские рукописи (на англ. яз.)Among the literary documents of Christians in South India, the Syriac manuscripts are of special importance. They take us to the very source and origins of these Christians who all ultimately go back to St. Thomas, the Apostle. Much of the earliest Christian teachings are enshrined in the language of Our Lord Himself: Syriac. It was from this mainstream that the Chrisians in South India drew their inspirations and their nourishment. In publishing these Syriac manuscripts, Chor-episcopa van der Ploeg is filling up a gap in the literary heritage of a people whom he loves so much. He has not only examined sources in India, but also made a thorough study of libraries in Europe. The present work will remain a wonderful storehouse for scholars for all time to come.Historical Survey.
Survey of the Manuscripts.
Libraries in Kerala.
Libraries in Europe.
Appendix.