Alex McCurthy
The question of whether Jesus Christ ever visited India has been a source of debate for centuries. While some believe that Jesus did indeed visit India, there is no concrete evidence to support this claim. Paritosh Canning, Bishop of the Calcutta diocese of the Church of North India, said: “In some folklore, it is verbally said that Christ had visited India but we do not have any evidence. The issue is very controversial. But, there is no doubt about the fact that he was an Asian.”
One of the most popular theories is that Jesus visited India as a young man and studied with Hindu and Buddhist mystics. It is believed that he learned various religious and spiritual teachings, which he later incorporated into his own teachings. Proponents of this theory point to the similarities between Jesus’ teachings and those of Eastern religions. However, there is no historical evidence to support this claim.
The most common argument against Jesus visiting India is that there is no mention of it in the Bible. In fact, the Bible does not even mention India at all. Additionally, there is no record of Jesus ever travelling outside of the Middle East. This has led some to believe that Jesus never visited India.
Despite the lack of evidence, there are still some who believe that Jesus did indeed visit India. One of the most popular theories is that Jesus travelled to India with his uncle, Joseph of Arimathea. It is believed that Joseph was a merchant who travelled to India in search of spices and other goods. It is possible that Jesus accompanied him on this journey.
Proponents of this theory point to the similarities between Jesus’ teachings and those of Eastern religions. Additionally, some believe that Jesus’ teachings were influenced by the teachings of Hindu and Buddhist mystics. However, there is no concrete evidence to support this claim.
Ultimately, the question of whether Jesus visited India remains unanswered. While some believe that Jesus did indeed visit India, there is no concrete evidence to support this claim. Despite the lack of evidence, the debate over whether Jesus visited India continues to this day.
