A SOCIAL HISTORY OF CHRISTIANITY OIP

Book Details

• Author: John C.B. Webster

• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

• Language: English

• Edition: Reprint Edition

• ISBN: 9780199478378

• Pages: 428

• Cover: Paperback

• Dimensions:

  • 8.5 x 5.6 x 1.1 inches

About The Book

The Social History of Christianity in North-West India by John C.B. Webster offers a thorough social history of Christianity in the region, focusing on its development within the unique Indian context. Unlike many studies that emphasize missionary influences, this book underscores how the internal dynamics of the Christian community were deeply shaped by Indian social realities.

Key features of the book include:

• Comprehensive Coverage: The book provides a broad look at the Christian community in north-west India, including Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Chandigarh, as well as the Pakistani Punjab and North-West Frontier Province.

• Historical Context: Webster traces significant events in the region's history up to 1947, examining their lasting impact on the Christian community and its evolution post-Independence.

• Social and Caste Dynamics: The book delves into the caste composition of the Christian community, how caste status and social mobility influenced both intra- and inter-community relations, and its effect on religious diversity.

• Focus on Christianity’s Local Development: By analyzing uneven demographic distributions, development patterns, and the internal growth of churches, the book highlights the transition of church leadership from foreign missionaries to Indians.

• Impact on Modern Christianity: The author explores the ongoing struggles of the Christian community and its future trajectory in the region.

This reprint edition offers an invaluable resource for anyone studying the social, religious, and historical aspects of Christianity in India, providing a nuanced understanding of its unique development within the Indian subcontinent.