Religious Transacters in Colonial South India: Language, Translation, and the Making of Protestant Identity (Palgrave Studies in Cultural and Intellectual History)

Uncover the profound impact of language and translation on the formation of Protestant identities in Colonial South India. This insightful study examines missionary Bible translations in Tamil, revealing how linguistic practices critically shaped religious discourse and cultural transfer. Delve into the conflicts over sacred lexicons, language politics, and generic categories that articulated emerging Protestant identities among Tamils. Essential for students and scholars of South Asian religious history, linguistics, and cultural studies, this book uniquely connects language, translation, and caste to colonial-era religious transformation.