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This historical work by Father Elwin provides an in-depth chronicle of the Society of S. John the Evangelist’s missionary endeavors in Bombay City over a period of thirty-nine years. The book offers valuable insights into the organization’s religious, educational, and social contributions to the city’s development during a significant period of Indian history.
The narrative explores the establishment and growth of mission institutions, the challenges faced by missionaries in their evangelical work, and the interactions between the mission and local communities. Father Elwin’s meticulous documentation serves as an important historical record of Christian missionary activities in colonial and post-colonial India, particularly in the urban context of Bombay.
This hardcover edition, published by Gyan Publishing House, is an essential resource for researchers, historians, and scholars interested in religious history, missionary studies, and the social fabric of nineteenth and twentieth century Bombay. The work contributes significantly to understanding the role of religious organizations in shaping urban Indian society.
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