Dr Cosimo Zene, Cosimo Zene
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.|
Interesting contribution to topical discursive issues such as Orientalism and 'the Other'
Interdisciplinary: anthropology, philosophy, history
Introduction; 1: The Rishi in South-West Bangladesh; 1: The (Muchi-) Rishi of Bengal and Bangladesh; 2: The situation of the group; 3: The Rishi and the cow; 4: The experience of `Untouchability'; 5: The Rishi and Hindu Dharma; 2: The Rishi and Christianity (1856–1953); 6: The Rishi and the PIME Missionaries in Jessore—Simulia (1856–1927); 7: The Salesians among the Rishi (1938–53); 8: The Jesuits among the Rishi of Satkhira—Baradal (1918–52); 3: The Xaverians and the Rishi (1952–94); 9: The Diocese of Khulna: general overview; 10: The Xaverians' involvement among the Rishi; 11: Simulia Mission; 12: Satkhira Mission; 13: Baradal Mission; 4: Mission and Dialogue; 14: The Rishi Diaspora; 15: `New Paths' of missionary presence; 16: The conversion of Untouchables; 17: Colonialism and other issues relating to the Mission; 18: The ethics of dialogue; Afterword
A study of the relationship between the Rishi, of Bengal/South-West Bangladesh, and various groups of Catholic missionaries. Sources include anthropological fieldwork, historical research, and contemporary missiological debates.
'probably the most detailed study of Christian missionary work in Bangladesh, and is a welcome contribution to the growing litereature of Dalit Studies.' - Contemporary South Asia
'This is a valuable work, with implications far beyond the districts of Southwest Bangladesh.' - Asia Journal of Theology
Über den Autor
Dr Cosimo Zene, Cosimo Zene
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Introduction; 1: The Rishi in South-West Bangladesh; 1: The (Muchi-) Rishi of Bengal and Bangladesh; 2: The situation of the group; 3: The Rishi and the cow; 4: The experience of 'Untouchability'; 5: The Rishi and Hindu Dharma; 2: The Rishi and Christianity (1856-1953); 6: The Rishi and the PIME Missionaries in Jessore-Simulia (1856-1927); 7: The Salesians among the Rishi (1938-53); 8: The Jesuits among the Rishi of Satkhira-Baradal (1918-52); 3: The Xaverians and the Rishi (1952-94); 9: The Diocese of Khulna: general overview; 10: The Xaverians' involvement among the Rishi; 11: Simulia Mission; 12: Satkhira Mission; 13: Baradal Mission; 4: Mission and Dialogue; 14: The Rishi Diaspora; 15: 'New Paths' of missionary presence; 16: The conversion of Untouchables; 17: Colonialism and other issues relating to the Mission; 18: The ethics of dialogue; Afterword
Klappentext
A study of the relationship between the Rishi, of Bengal/South-West Bangladesh, and various groups of Catholic missionaries. Sources include anthropological fieldwork, historical research, and contemporary missiological debates.
