The Rishi of Bangladesh : A History of Christian Dialogue

by Cosimo Zene

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Format Paperback / Softback

ISBN-10 1138878928

ISBN-13 9781138878921

Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd

Imprint Routledge

Country of Manufacture GB

Country of Publication GB

Publication Date Apr 10th, 2015

Print length 512 Pages

Weight 703 grams

Product Classification: Regional studies Religion & beliefs

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A study of the relationship between the Rishi, of Bengal/South-West Bangladesh, and various groups of Catholic missionaries. Sources include anthropological fieldwork, historical research, and contemporary missiological debates.

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.

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