Description
This seminal work by Eyre Chatterton provides a detailed and authoritative history of the Church of England in India, beginning with its earliest missionary efforts during the East India Company era. The book chronicles how Anglican institutions, churches, and clergy shaped religious life across the Indian subcontinent.
Chatterton’s comprehensive narrative examines the complex relationship between colonial administration and ecclesiastical authority, documenting the establishment of dioceses, schools, and charitable organizations. The work explores how English Christian traditions were adapted to Indian contexts while maintaining theological continuity with the mother church.
Essential for understanding the intersection of British colonialism and religious history, this historical account remains a valuable resource for scholars, historians, and those interested in the social impact of the Church of England during the colonial period in Asia.
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