Dr Cosimo Zene, "The Rishi of Bangladesh: A History of Christian Dialogue"
English | ISBN: 1138878928 | 2015 | 512 pages | EPUB | 1285 KB
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.