The Rishi of Bangladesh: A History of Christian Dialogue (Religion & Society in South Asia Series)
Book Details
Author(s)
Dr Cosimo Zene, Cosimo Zene
Publisher
Routledge
ISBN / ASIN
0700715215
ISBN-13
9780700715213
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Sales Rank
#10,026,012
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United States 🇺🇸
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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.
