About Us
Manna Bat Kol Biblical Institute
In Affiliation with Bat Kol, Israel
Manna Bat Kol Biblical Institute is affiliated to Bat Kol International Institute, Jerusalem. Its purpose Christians Studying the Bible within Jewish Milieu, using Jewish Sources.
In Hebrew Bat Kol means, “daughter of a voice“. It is a synonym for Holy Spirit, and her dwelling places range from the loftiest heights of human thought to the lowliest hearts.
Manna Bat Kol was instituted by Mar Mathew Anikuzhikattil, the first bishop of Idukki Diocese. The founder and director of Bat Kol International, Jerusalem, Israel visited our institute and taught our students. Glenn Edward Witmer, Registrar of Bat Kol International visited us and lead a seminar.
The aim and purpose of Manna Bat Kol is to teach Bible in the background of Jewish Studies. It is of great importance to know and interpret Bible to the modern world with it orginal meaning and understanding. This institute tries to give lectures on Bible who wants to learn in detail and in depth.
About the founder
Fr. Paul Mailackachalil
Rev Dr Paul Mailackachalil is a Catholic priest belongs to dioceses of kothamangalam.. He was born to Mrs Chinnamma and Mr Mathew Mailackachalil at Kottapady in Ernakulam district, Kerala, India on 30th December 1960.He ordained as priest on 28.12.1986. He holds Masters degree in Theology, Psychology and Counselling.. He has various degrees and diplomas in various fields. He had his studies in Torah at BatKol International Israel. He holds a PhD in Psychology and Bible.
He is the founder, director of Manna BatKol, an institute officially affiliated to BatKol International Jerusalem.
He conducts Biblical seminars retreats to various groups. At present Biblical studies are given online.