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Between Hindu and Christian : Khrist Bhaktas, Catholics, and the negotiation of devotion in Banaras
Title
Between Hindu and Christian : Khrist Bhaktas, Catholics, and the negotiation of devotion in Banaras / Kerry P.C. San Chirico.
ISBN
9780190067151
Publication
New York, NY : Oxford University Press, 2023.
Physical Description
1 online resource : illustrations (colour)
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Notes
Also issued in print: 2023.
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Summary
'Between Hindu and Christian' sheds light on a movement of low caste and Dalit devotees worshipping Jesus in Catholic spaces in Varanasi, the purported heart of Hindu civilization. San Chirico examines the worldview and ways of life of these devotees, along with the Catholic priests and nuns who mediate Jesus, Mary, and other members of the Catholic pantheon in a place never associated with Christianity. San Chirico places this movement within the context of the devotional history of Varanasi, the history of Indian Christianity, the rise of low caste and Dalit emancipatory struggles, and the ascendance of Hindu nationalism to demonstrate that religious categories are not nearly as distinct as they often seem.
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Format
Books / Online
Language
English
Added to Catalog
March 20, 2023
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Audience
Specialized.
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