Religious Conversion Movements in South Asia: Continuities and Change, 1800-1990

Oddie, Geoffrey A. (Editor)/ European Conference on Modern South Asian Studies 1994 Toulouse, fran (Corporate Author)/ European Conference on Modern South Asian Studies 1994 Toulouse, fran (Editor)

ISBN 10: 0700704728 / ISBN 13: 9780700704729

Published by Curzon Pr, 1997

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1st edition. 231 pages. 9.00x6.00x1.00 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Religious Conversion Movements in South Asia: Continuities and Change, 1800-1990
• Publisher: Curzon Pr
• Publication Date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0700704728
• ISBN 13: 9780700704729
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.45 kilograms

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Synopsis

This text examines examples of religious conversion throughout South Asia including:

Processes of Conversion of Christianity in 19th Century NW India
Islamic Conversion in South India
Kartabhaja Converts to Evangelical Christianity in Bengal
Central Kerala Dalit Conversion
French Mission and Mass Movements
Conversion and Non-Conversion Experiences; and more.

This book is a significant addition to the growing tradition of scholarship on religious conversion and a valuable resource for scholars and students who are interested in religious, social, and cultural developments of South Asia.

About the Author

Geoffrey A. Oddie