Mission and Tamil Society : Social and Religious Change in South India (1840-1900)

Name: Mission and Tamil Society:Social and Religious Change in South India (1840-1900)
ISBN: 9781003071914

doi:10.4324/9781003071914

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ABSTRACT

Looks to provide an analysis of religion as a dynamic factor in Indian society. Not only is the ritual, economic and power status of the missionaries examined but also such effects on their converts as social status and mobility.

Mission and Tamil Society

ABSTRACT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

chapter Chapter 1|12 pages

Approach to the Study

chapter Chapter 2|28 pages

The Area: South Arcot District

chapter Chapter 3|38 pages

The Missionary Societies

chapter Chapter 4|32 pages

The Intermediaries: Native Priests and Catechists

chapter Chapter 5|31 pages

Maintaining Church Discipline

chapter Chapter 6|43 pages

Missionaries and Mass Movements

chapter |6 pages

Conclusion