| The Rishi of Bangladesh: A History of Christian Dialogue Contributor(s): Zene, Cosimo (Author) |
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ISBN: 1138878928 ISBN-13: 9781138878921 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $56.04 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | History - Religion | Hinduism - General - History | Asia - General |
| Dewey: 294.592 |
| Physical Information: 1.03" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.57 lbs) 512 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Asian - Chronological Period - 20th Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book is a study of the changing relationship over time (1856-1994) between the Rishi, an ex-Untouchable jati of Bengal/South-West Bangladesh, and various groups of Catholic missionaries. The book's originality and importance lies in its multi-disciplinary approach which combines anthropological fieldwork, historical research, philosophical enquiry and contemporary missiological debates. Moreover, it addresses issues of great current relevance in its discussions of Orientalism, Neo-colonialism and Otherness. |
