Caste, Catholic Christianity, and the Language of Conversion

Caste, Catholic Christianity, and the Language of Conversion

Social Change and Cultural Translation in Tamil Country, 1519-1774

by S. Jeyaseela Stephen

402 pages· 2008· ISBN 9788178356860

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Based on a wide range of published sources, archival material and field data, this book is an in-depth study of the Portuguese Christian, missions and missionaries in the Tamil coast and hinterland between 1519 and 1774. It presents a fresh analysis on the theme of the Portuguese contribution to Tamil language and printing press. The book presents the best socio-historical and missionary study of Christianity for understanding the history of the Tamil Society.

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