Description
- Reading age: 12 years and up
- Print length: 402 pages
- Language: English
- Dimensions: 20 x 14 x 4 cm
- Publisher: Kalpaz Publications
- Publication date: 8 August 2008
- ISBN-10: 8178356864
- ISBN-13: 978-8178356860
Availability: In Stock
Caste, Catholic Christianity and the Language of Conversion : Social Change and Cultural Translation in Tamil Country, 1519-1774
SKU: 9788178356860
Original price was: ₹1,220.00.₹793.00Current price is: ₹793.00.
Explore the intricate intersection of caste, Catholic Christianity, and conversion in the Tamil country from 1519 to 1774 in this seminal work. “Caste, Catholic Christianity and the Language of Conversion” offers a deep dive into social change and cultural translation during the Portuguese era. Delve into the structure of Tamil Hindu society, the influence of religious orders, and the dynamics of caste within emerging Christian communities. Discover the everyday Christian life, Luso-Tamil cultural relations, and the social fabric of Portuguese settlers. Uncover the pivotal role of the Tamil printing press in devotional literature and the Portuguese contributions to Tamil grammar and lexicography. This book also examines Portuguese impact on religious architecture and art in Tamil churches, revealing a rich history of cultural exchange and religious transformation. Essential reading for scholars and enthusiasts of South Asian history and religious studies.
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