The Rishi of Bangladesh : a history of Christian dialogues /

The Rishi of Bangladesh : a history of Christian dialogues /

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Bibliographic Details
Author / Creator:	Zene, Cosimo.
Imprint:	London : RoutledgeCurzon, 2002.
Description:	xxi, 489 p. : maps ; 24 cm.
Language:	English
Series:	Religion & society in South Asia Religion & society in South Asia series.
Subject:	Catholic Church -- Relations -- Hinduism. Catholic Church. Caste -- Bangladesh. Hinduism -- Bangladesh -- Relations -- Catholic Church. Dialogue -- Religious aspects -- Christianity. Christian converts from Hinduism. Caste. Christian converts from Hinduism. Dialogue -- Religious aspects -- Christianity. Hinduism. Interfaith relations. Bangladesh.
Format:	Print Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/4864435

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ISBN:	0700715215
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references (p. 466-482) and index.

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Summary:	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.
Physical Description:	xxi, 489 p. : maps ; 24 cm.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references (p. 466-482) and index.
ISBN:	0700715215