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Paperback. Zustand: New. Language: English. About The Book: Lectures on India: Also, Descriptions of Remarkable Customs and Personages in Other Pagan and Mohammedan Countries by John James Weitbrecht and Alexander Duff explores the cultural, social, and religious practices of India and other non-Christian regions. Combining missionary perspectives with detailed observations, the book provides insights into the lives, customs, and beliefs of diverse communities. It reflects the authors' intent to educate Western audiences about the challenges and opportunities of missionary work, while offering a critique of local traditions through a colonial lens. This work underscores the intersection of education, religion, and cultural commentary in 19th-century missionary literature. About The Author: John James Weitbrecht (18021852) was a German missionary dedicated to spreading Christianity in India. Married to Mary Weitbrecht, he fathered H. U. Weitbrecht. Renowned for his commitment to education and service, he passed away at 49, leaving a legacy of faith and cultural engagement during his missionary work. Alexander Duff (18061878), the Church of Scotland's first missionary to India, pioneered the use of higher education to promote Christianity. His efforts transformed missionary strategies, emphasizing English-language instruction and modern education. Duff's work profoundly influenced future missions, leaving a lasting impact on India's educational and religious landscape. The Title 'Lectures on India: Also Descriptions of Remarkable Customs and Personages in Other Pagan and Mohammedan Countries written/authored/edited by John James Weitbrecht', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789369201464 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 300 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Religion. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms Vol: 300.…

Hardcover. Zustand: New. Language: English. About The Book: Lectures on India: Also, Descriptions of Remarkable Customs and Personages in Other Pagan and Mohammedan Countries by John James Weitbrecht and Alexander Duff explores the cultural, social, and religious practices of India and other non-Christian regions. Combining missionary perspectives with detailed observations, the book provides insights into the lives, customs, and beliefs of diverse communities. It reflects the authors' intent to educate Western audiences about the challenges and opportunities of missionary work, while offering a critique of local traditions through a colonial lens. This work underscores the intersection of education, religion, and cultural commentary in 19th-century missionary literature. About The Author: John James Weitbrecht (18021852) was a German missionary dedicated to spreading Christianity in India. Married to Mary Weitbrecht, he fathered H. U. Weitbrecht. Renowned for his commitment to education and service, he passed away at 49, leaving a legacy of faith and cultural engagement during his missionary work. Alexander Duff (18061878), the Church of Scotland's first missionary to India, pioneered the use of higher education to promote Christianity. His efforts transformed missionary strategies, emphasizing English-language instruction and modern education. Duff's work profoundly influenced future missions, leaving a lasting impact on India's educational and religious landscape. The Title 'Lectures on India: Also Descriptions of Remarkable Customs and Personages in Other Pagan and Mohammedan Countries written/authored/edited by John James Weitbrecht', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789369201228 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 300 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Religion. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol: 300.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

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Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. First edition. Tall octavo. Decorative title, followed by nine lectures on Indian subjects with there own titlepages and paginated separately. Illustrations. . 32, 30, 32, 32, 32, 32, 32, 32, 32pp. Publisher's brown cloth elaborately decorated in gilt. Some puckering to the cloth, no free endpapers, possibly as bound, very good. Titles include: "Costumes and Remarkable Personages in India", "Lectures On India I", "Lectures on India II"; "A Lecture on the Condition Of Women in Pagan and Mohammedan Countries" "Curiosities and Remarkable Customs"; "Description of the Habits and Superstitions of the Thugs, A Sect Who Profess to be Divinely Authorized to Plunder and Murder", "Specimens of The Shasters, or Sacred Books Of The Brahmins", "Descriptions of Two Pagan Festivals, Celebrated Annually in Calcutta, at an Expense of Three Millions Of Dollars"; "Superstitions of The Ashantees especially Those Which Lead Them To Sacrifice, on certain occasions, Thousands Of Human Victims" (Africa).…