A concise, visitors’ guide to a unique religious movement in India
Explore the Chet Rami sect through an informed, balanced account that shines a light on its beliefs, history, and practices. This edition distills field notes, interviews, and historical context to help readers understand a faith that blends ideas from multiple traditions.
This book traces how the Chet Rami creed frames key questions about Christ, salvation, and the Bible. It describes the movement’s origins, its distinctive worship spaces, and the way followers integrate elements from Hinduism, Islam, and Christianity. The narrative also discusses the challenges the sect faces, including social pressures and interactions with other communities, while examining the role of leaders and the lives of adherents.Ideal for readers of religious history, missionary studies, and Indian studies who seek a clear, grounded overview of a little-known sect and its place in broader religious thought.
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Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the Chet Rami sect of India, an indigenous Christian movement founded by Chet Ram in the mid-1800s. It traces the origins of this unique group within the broader landscape of Indian religious thought, from Chet Ram's encounter with a Muslim faqir to the development of their distinctive beliefs and practices. The book explores the syncretic nature of the sect, blending elements of Hinduism, Islam, and Christianity, including their unorthodox views on the Trinity and the nature of Christ. It sheds light on the social and cultural milieu in which the movement emerged, including the Chet Ramis' struggle for recognition and the challenges they faced from both Hindu and Muslim communities. Through this detailed analysis, the book offers valuable insights into the dynamics of religious change and the continuing evolution of religious traditions in India. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332855452_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781332855452
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