J. N. Farquhar

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1861 – 1929

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Who was J. N. Farquhar?

John Nicol Farquhar was a Scottish educational missionary to Calcutta, and an Orientalist. He is one of the pioneers who popularised the Fulfilment theology in India that Christ is the crown of Hinduism, though, Fulfilment thesis in Bengal was built on foundation originally laid in Madras by William Miller.

He authored several books on Hinduism, notably, The Crown of Hindustan, A Primer of Hinduism, Gita and Gospel, and many alike.

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Born
1861
Also known as
  • J.N. Farquhar
Education
  • Aberdeen Grammar School
Died
1929

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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