The Rishi of Bangladesh. A History of Christian Dialogues

Zene, Cosimo

Abstract

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.

Citation

Zene, C. (2002). The Rishi of Bangladesh. A History of Christian Dialogues. Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315029122

• Book Type: Authored Book
• Publication Date: Jan 1, 2002
• Deposit Date: May 9, 2008
• Publisher: Routledge
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• ISBN: 9780700715213
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315029122