The Rishi of Bangladesh

A History of Christian Dialogue

• Author(s): Dr Cosimo Zene, Cosimo Zene,
• Publisher: Routledge
• Pages: 512
• ISBN_10: 1136861394
  ISBN_13: 9781136861390
  
• Language: en
• Categories: History / Asia / General , History / Modern / 20th Century / General , Religion / History , Social Science / Ethnic Studies / General , Social Science / Regional Studies ,

Description:... This book is a study of the changing relationship over time (1856-1994) between the Rishi, an ex-Untouchable jati of Bengal/South-West Bangladesh, and various groups of Catholic missionaries. The book's originality and importance lies in its multi-disciplinary approach which combines anthropological fieldwork, historical research, philosophical enquiry and contemporary missiological debates. Moreover, it addresses issues of great current relevance in its discussions of Orientalism, Neo-colonialism and Otherness.