In the Shadow of the Mahatma Bishop V. S. Azariah and the Travails of Christianity in British India |
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Author:
| Harper, Susan Billington |
Series title: | Studies in the History of Christian Missions |
ISBN: | 978-0-8028-4643-3 |
Publication Date: | Jan 2000 |
Publisher: | William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | AUD $52.95 |
Book Description:
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This book presents the only critical study of the public life and legacy of V. S. Azariah (1874-1945), the first Indian bishop of an Anglican diocese and the most successful leader of rural conversion to Christianity in modern India. Harper carefully explores Bishop Azariah's work, including his attempts to redress racism and improve social conditions in India, and documents--for the first time anywhere--the previously unknown controversy between Bishop Azariah and the great...
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This book presents the only critical study of the public life and legacy of V. S. Azariah (1874-1945), the first Indian bishop of an Anglican diocese and the most successful leader of rural conversion to Christianity in modern India. Harper carefully explores Bishop Azariah's work, including his attempts to redress racism and improve social conditions in India, and documents--for the first time anywhere--the previously unknown controversy between Bishop Azariah and the great Mahatma Gandhi.