CHRISTIANS OF KERALA (OIP)

Print length: 304 pages
Language: English
Publisher: OUP India
Publication date: 14 January 1999

Name: CHRISTIANS OF KERALA (OIP)
SKU: 9780195647990
Availability: InStock

SKU: 9780195647990

Original price was: ₹595.00.Current price is: ₹565.25.

Discover the vibrant Christian communities of Kerala in Susan Visvanathan’s ‘CHRISTIANS OF KERALA (OIP)’. This insightful book delves into the unique practices of the Yakoba people, weaving together Hindu, Christian, and Syrian traditions. Explore how time, space, architecture, and the body shape a rich cultural tapestry. The study focuses on the Orthodox Syrians and Jacobite Syrians, examining their historical disputes and their impact on Syrian Christian life. Visvanathan reveals how interpretations of Christianity serve as powerful expressions of cultural identity and societal adaptability. An essential read for understanding the unique spiritual and cultural landscape of Kerala. Available at The Bookish Owl.

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Category: Religion & Spirituality Tag: VISVANATHAN SUSAN