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Paperback. Zustand: New. Language: English. About The Book: "India, and India Missions" by Alexander Duff provides a comprehensive examination of Hinduism's theological complexities and its influence on Indian society. It scrutinizes the pantheistic essence of Hindu beliefs and its practical manifestations. The book also delves into prevalent superstitions and idolatries in Eastern India, addressing the hurdles missionaries encounter. Advocating for Christianity as the paramount solution for India's reform, it critiques alternative methods. Additionally, it traces the Church of Scotland's mission in India, emphasizing its inception and early obstacles. Overall, the book serves as a detailed exploration of Hinduism and the missionary efforts in India. About The Author: Alexander Duff (1806-1878), a Scottish Christian missionary, left a profound impact on education in India. He championed liberal reforms and evangelism throughout the British Empire as a leading figure in the Free Church of Scotland. In 1830, he established the General Assembly's Institution, now known as the Scottish Church College, in Calcutta. The Title 'India, and India Missions: Including Sketches of the Gigantic System of Hinduism, Both in Theory and Practice; Also Notices of Some of the Principal Agencies Employed in Conducting the Process of Indian Evangelization, &c. &c. written/authored/edited by Rev. Alexander Duff', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789362082435 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 712 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Hinduism. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms Vol: 712.

Hardcover. Zustand: New. Language: English. About The Book: "India, and India Missions" by Alexander Duff provides a comprehensive examination of Hinduism's theological complexities and its influence on Indian society. It scrutinizes the pantheistic essence of Hindu beliefs and its practical manifestations. The book also delves into prevalent superstitions and idolatries in Eastern India, addressing the hurdles missionaries encounter. Advocating for Christianity as the paramount solution for India's reform, it critiques alternative methods. Additionally, it traces the Church of Scotland's mission in India, emphasizing its inception and early obstacles. Overall, the book serves as a detailed exploration of Hinduism and the missionary efforts in India. About The Author: Alexander Duff (1806-1878), a Scottish Christian missionary, left a profound impact on education in India. He championed liberal reforms and evangelism throughout the British Empire as a leading figure in the Free Church of Scotland. In 1830, he established the General Assembly's Institution, now known as the Scottish Church College, in Calcutta. The Title 'India, and India Missions: Including Sketches of the Gigantic System of Hinduism, Both in Theory and Practice; Also Notices of Some of the Principal Agencies Employed in Conducting the Process of Indian Evangelization, &c. &c. written/authored/edited by Rev. Alexander Duff', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789362084897 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 712 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Hinduism. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol: 712.

Four vols in three. 8vo. A very good set in contemporary quarter sheep over marbled boards, spine gilt, extremities a little worn, ms. annotations in pencil to front free endpapers. [viii], 584, iii, [errata]; [vi.ads], 7, [1], ii, ii, 608; [iv], [211]-462, [xxxiii]-lxxii; iv, iv, 520, lxxiv, [2]pp. Calcutta, Printed for the Proprietor, by Sanders and Cones, at the Loll Bazar Press, 1844 - A substantial, in-depth digest of life in pre-Mutiny India. This set includes the issues for May-August 1844 (I), October-December 1844 (II), January-June 1845 (III) and July-December 1845 (IV).   The opening advertisement states that "the object of this work is simply to bring together such useful information, and propagate such sound opinions, relating to Indian affairs, as will, it is hoped, conduce, in some small measure, directly or indirectly, to the amelioration of the condition of the people." Diverse matters such as the rural population of Bengal, the Ameers of Sindh, and the massacre at Benares, indigenous education, the Sikhs, Kasmir, and Hindu algebra are all covered.   The periodical was bought by the Calcutta University Press in 1921 and continues to this day.