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Exploring the roots of Bible translation in Asia and the rise of oriental studies.
Christian Researches in Asia: With Notices of the Translation of the Scriptures Into the Oriental Languages gathers a historical thread about early efforts to translate sacred texts and expand learning across the East. It traces the College of Fort-William’s work in Bengal, profiles key translators, and explains how translation projects moved beyond Bengal to reach other regions in Asia. The narrative also looks at the larger context of Christian missions, education, and colonial administration in the early 19th century.
This edition presents a window into how scholars, missionaries, and colonial authorities shaped linguistic work, library collections, and religious activities across India, Ceylon, and beyond. It includes firsthand observations of religious practices, libraries, and institutions, offering insight into the challenges and ambitions of cross‑cultural scholarship during a pivotal era.- Learn how the college and its leaders pursued sacred learning and translation across multiple languages.
- See how transplantation of texts and knowledge aimed to serve broader educational and religious aims.
- Understand the relationships among missionaries, local scholars, and colonial officials in the East.
- Follow the author’s travels through India, noting temples, churches, libraries, and the state of learning.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the religious practices of the peoples inhabiting the Indian subcontinent. The author traveled extensively throughout India, visiting sacred sites and interacting with diverse communities. The author was fascinated by the many different forms of worship and religious expression that they encountered. The book presents detailed accounts of the customs and beliefs the author encountered, including the sinister practices of human sacrifice and female infanticide. The author's goal was to help the Church of England to understand the challenges and opportunities of conducting missionary work in India. The book includes detailed descriptions of both the varieties of Hinduism as well as the practices of other religious groups, such as the Jain, Sikh, and Parsee. The author also discusses the impact of Christianity on Indian society. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of religion in India or the broader topic of religious diversity. 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. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332929054_0
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