Series: Studies in the History of Christian Missions (SHCM)When a form of Christianity from one corner of the world encounters the religion and culture of another; new and distinctive forms of the faith result. In this volume Chad Bauman considers one such cultural context -- colonial Chhattisgarh in north central India.In his study Bauman focuses on the interaction of three groups: Hindus from the low-caste Satnami community; Satnami converts to Christianity; and the American missionaries who worked with them. Informed by archival snooping and ethnographic fieldwork; the book reveals the emergence of a unique Satnami-Christian identity. As Bauman shows; preexisting structures of thought; belief; behavior; and more altered this emerging identity in significant ways; thereby creating a distinct regional Christianity.
#812083 in Books Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co. 2004-10-04Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x .49 x 6.00l; .70 #File Name: 0802827853215 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Proof that African Americans have fought long and hard to ...By LorettaProof that African Americans have fought long and hard to educate their own. The desegregation act of 1954 was overdue; however; in the area of education desegregation hurt; more than it help the African Americans because they treasured the gift of education; which had been denied them for several hundred of years - with desegregation the African Americans were placed in unwelcoming class environments overseered by teachers who resented teaching African Americans.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Very Good ReadingBy Constance M. AdamsBlack Church Beginnings by Henry H.Mitchell was very good reading. It was very easy to read inspite of the fact that a lot of history is used. I found the book to be insightful and inspiring.I did not care for the condition of the book which had a susbstantial amount of underline markings. Which in some cases made it difficult to identify what I thought was important as opposed to the previous owners perception.However "B.C.B.;" was intertaining and I would recommnend the book to anyone interested in knowing the history of black churches.4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. A Family PortraitBy Robert W. KellemenHenry Mitchell writes and teaches history as a family portrait worthy of sharing not only with the family (African Americans) but with the neighbors (all Americans). In the first half of "Black Church Beginnings;" Mitchell documents the interplay between African religion; African American Christianity; and European Christianity. This is fascinating material presented with insight and passion. He puts to rest the notion that slaves were simply passive recipients of their masters' religion; teaching instead that the spiritual impact went both ways.The second half of the book contains a detailed and helpful historical outline of important dates with brief comments about some key figures.Reviewer: Robert W. Kellemen; Ph.D.; is the author of "Beyond the Suffering: Embracing the Legacy of African American Soul Care and Spiritual Direction;" and of "Soul Physicians;" and "Spiritual Friends."
