9788121282932 - gyan publishing house orissa: its geography, statistics, history, religion and antiquities, to which is added, a history of the general baptist mission established in the province von andrew sterling, james peggs (2 Ergebnisse)
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Hardcover. Zustand: New. Language: English. About The Book: The book that explores the early missionary efforts in Orissa, drawing parallels to Moses sending spies to Canaan. It highlights the establishment of the General Baptist Missionary Society a comprehensive account of Orissa's geography, history, religion, Delays in publi…shing valuable accounts are attributed to concerns about potential losses. The book emphasizes the importance of presenting the Orissa Mission's claims to various audiences, aiming to inspire more missionaries and support orphan asylums. Furthermore, the book, highlighting its comprehensive coverage of various topics related to Orissa, including geography, history, culture, and demographics. It delves into details about the region's soil, production, rivers, towns, and more. Additionally, it explores aspects of Orissan society, including the caste system and customs. The book also touches on the history of religion, artifacts, temples, and missionary efforts, emphasizing the intersection of faith and culture. About The Authors: Andrew Stirling (1793?1830) was a British civil servant in India, educated at Haileybury, who arrived in India in 1813. He served in various roles, including as Assistant to the Resident in Delhi and as Commissioner's Secretary in Cuttack until 1828. Stirling's significant contributions include his account of Orissa and the discovery of the Khandagiri-Udayagiri caves. James Peggs (17931850) was a British Baptist missionary in British India, renowned for spreading Christianity. He collaborated with William Bampton in Cuttack, Orissa, where they engaged in evangelism. Peggs' impactful work, "India's Cries to British Humanity" (1832), addressed issues such as infanticide, idolatry, Ghau murders, Sati, slavery, and colonization in India. He played a significant role in advocating for stricter measures against Hindu customs, especially Sati, during the British Parliament's review of the East India Company's charter. The influential image of a burning Hindu widow from his book contributed to the abolition of Sati and public opinion on the Company's charter extension. The Title 'Orissa: Its Geography, Statistics, History, Religion and Antiquities, To Which is Added, a History of the General Baptist Mission Established in the Province written/authored/edited by Andrew Sterling, James Peggs', published in the year 2023. The ISBN 9788121282932 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 423 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Sociology. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol: 423.
