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Hatcher situates the theology and moral vision set forth in the discourses of 1839 by the Hindu élite, gathered in Calcutta to propagate their faith in a non-idolatrous and morally responsible mode of worship. This debate was held against a backdrop of change in colonial India.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Hatcher, Brian A. (Brian Allison)
Corporate Author: Tattvabodhinī Sabhā
Format: eBook
Language:English
Language Notes:English.
Published: New York : Oxford University Press, 2008.
Subjects:
Tattvabodhinī Sabhā > History.
Tattvabodhinī Sabhā. > Sabhyadiger vaktr̥tā.
Tattvabodhinī Sabhā
Hindu renewal > India > Bengal > History > 19th century.
Vedanta > History > 19th century.
Renouveau hindou > Bengale (Bangladesh et Inde) > Histoire > 19e siècle.
Vedānta > Histoire > 19e siècle.
RELIGION > Hinduism > General.
Hindu renewal
Vedanta
India > Bengal
1800-1899
Electronic books.
History
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Description
Summary:Hatcher situates the theology and moral vision set forth in the discourses of 1839 by the Hindu élite, gathered in Calcutta to propagate their faith in a non-idolatrous and morally responsible mode of worship. This debate was held against a backdrop of change in colonial India.
Item Description:Includes English translation from Bengali of the Sabhyadiger vaktr̥tā.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xiv, 226 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 213-220) and index.
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