Woman, church and state: a historical account of the status of woman through the Christian ages with reminiscences of the Matriarchate

Book Details

• Publisher: ADITYA PRAKASHAN Indological Publishers & Booksellers

• Language: English

• Edition: New Delhi

• Year: 1997

• ISBN-13: 9788185990460

• ISBN-10: 8185990468

• Subject(s): History, Religion, Sociology, Voice of India

About the Book
This book examines the atrocities committed by the Portuguese in the coastal areas of Saurashtra in 1532 and 1549, including massacres, the burning of villages, and the capture of Hindus for sale as slaves. The author draws on Colonel James Todd’s account, which highlights the brutality of these events and questions why the historic muse in India has remained largely silent about such atrocities.

The book critiques the romanticized narratives of Christianity in India, challenging myths such as the pre-European arrival of Christianity through St. Thomas, its supposed contributions to Indian languages and literature, and the portrayal of Christianity as a religion of peace and love. The author explores the servile attitude of the Indian elite towards Christianity, exemplified by the high honours bestowed upon Mother Teresa.

This work is a critical examination of colonial history and the complex relationship between Christianity and Hindu society in India, offering insights into the sociopolitical dynamics and the role of religion in shaping historical memory.

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Published by ADITYA PRAKASHAN (1997), this book critiques Portuguese atrocities in Saurashtra, challenges myths about Christianity in India, and examines the historical relationship between Christianity and Hindu society. ISBN 9788185990460.