The book provides an in-depth exploration of caste origins, traditions, and customs, focusing on specific castes and their aspirations to break free from oppressive social structures. It examines their interactions with Christian missionaries, who found common ground within India’s broader social framework since the mid-19th century. Through a comprehensive study of six missionary enterprises spanning from the coast of Orissa to the coast of Madras, this work offers valuable insights into the transformative journey of converts.
By analyzing their progress in education, employment mobility, economic empowerment, physical well-being, and cultural preservation and adaptation, the book presents a holistic view of their present lives and the enduring legacy established by their forebears.
To ensure accessibility, the book is available in both hardback and paperback formats at an affordable price. Your support of this work not only enriches the understanding of Christian history in India but also contributes to ongoing Christian research initiatives for the glory of God.
Key Highlights of the Book:
• Academic research on Christianity as a field of study, conducted at Jamia Millia Islamia University (a public central university in New Delhi, India).
• A comprehensive history of six major missionary societies in Colonial Coastal Andhra:
o The American Baptist Mission
o The American Evangelical Lutheran Mission
o The Canadian Baptist Mission
o The Church Missionary Society of England
o The Godavari Delta Mission
o The London Missionary Society
• Examination of the pre-conversion socio-religious life and customs of the converts.
• Analysis of mass conversion movements and their impact on social mobility.
• Detailed study of educational advancements and economic progress among Christian converts.
• Exploration of the formation of a new cultural identity and the evolution of Christian communities.
• Discussion on the exclusion of Indian Christians from reservation privileges, highlighting the struggle for religious and social justice in navigating the dichotomy between Scheduled Caste (SC) status and Christian identity.
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