India a Problem: Present Conditions; What Has Been Done; New India, or What of the Future? (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Wilbur B. Stover

9780483273405: India a Problem: Present Conditions; What Has Been Done; New India, or What of the Future? (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0483273406 ISBN 13: 9780483273405

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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A compact history of Christian missions in India, showing how faith, people, and politics shaped a nation’s encounter with the West.

This nonfiction work surveys present conditions, past actions, and future possibilities for India as seen through the lens of missionary effort. It blends personal anecdotes with broader analysis, from early translators and martyrs to those who built hospitals, schools, and churches. The book treats real people, places, and events with a focus on how faith intersected with society and governance.

Readers will encounter vivid portraits of mission work, the spread of Bible translation, and the complex ways Indian communities responded to new ideas. It highlights the role of Indian Christians, the challenges they faced, and the impact of convert stories on regional culture and global Christianity.

Character-driven narratives of missionaries like Judson and the Karen believers, set against a larger historical backdrop.
Insights into how religious outreach interacted with politics, education, and social change in India.
Profiles of Indian Christians and the growth of mission networks across major cities.
Context for the early modern history of India, including Hindu, Muslim, and Christian communities.

Ideal for readers of religious history, colonial-era studies, and anyone curious about India’s evolving relationship with faith-based movements.

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