A Reply to a Letter, Addressed to "John Scott Waring, Esq." In Refutation of the Illiberal and Unjust Observations and Strictures of the Anonymous Writer of That Letter (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2019
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- Title
- A Reply to a Letter, Addressed to "John Scott Waring, Esq." In Refutation of the Illiberal and Unjust Observations and Strictures of the Anonymous Writer of That Letter (Classic Reprint)
- Author
- John Scott Waring
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2019
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- HRD
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0265358930
- ISBN 13
- 9780265358931
- Item weight
- 442 grams
A sharp, historical defense of Christian missions in India and a candid clash over British policy.
This pamphlet presents a forceful response to a letter by John Scott Waring, arguing about the religious and political implications of missionary work in India and the actions of the Bengal government. It weighs questions of legitimacy, obedience to authority, and the best way to spread faith within the constraints of empire.
Through closely argued points and cited incidents, the work challenges claims about the spread of Christianity, the role of government, and the value of converting native populations. It contrasts the author’s views with those of critics, calling for careful consideration of means, means, and moral responsibility in the colonial context.
- Explanations of the political risks and responsibilities tied to missionary activity in India
- Arguments about whether and how Christianity could be spread without provoking conflict
- Critiques of actions by missionaries and officials, with attention to law, authority, and public faith
- A reader’s guide to the debate over empire, religion, and cultural change in the early 1800s
Ideal for readers of historical religious debates, imperial policy, and early 19th‑century British public life.
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