The Rishi of Bangladesh: A History of Christian Dialogue (Religion & Society in South Asia Series)
The Rishi of Bangladesh: A History of Christian Dialogue (Religion & Society in South Asia Series) By Dr Cosimo Zene, Cosimo Zene
2002 | 512 Pages | ISBN: 0700715215 | PDF | 39 MB
2002 | 512 Pages | ISBN: 0700715215 | PDF | 39 MB
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.