01937nam a22002657a 450000500170000000800410001702000180005804000070007604100120008308200140009510000150010924500570012426000280018130000310020936500530024052011040029365000420139765000320143965000150147165000350148665000440152165000300156565000540159570000220164920260130100344.0260129b        |||||||| |||| 00| 0 eng d  a9781041279808  cAL  aEnglish  a230bLOBL  aLancy Lobo  aLuminous footprintsb: the Christian impact on India  aLondonbRoutledgec2026  axviii,152p.bHBc23.5x16cm  aIN-4082b₹1206.40c₹d₹1295.00f14-01-2026  aChristianity in the Indian subcontinent is as old as Christianity itself, although Christians have consistently remained a small minority within the broader population. This book delves into the encounters between Christianity and the Indian people across various historical periods, highlighting the exchange of knowledge and ideas.
This book examines the influence of Christianity on Indian society, focusing on the cultural, economic, and intellectual contributions of Christians across various domains—including education, healthcare, social services, economic development, the arts, architecture, languages, culture, politics, public administration, and the armed forces. The book examines key figures, organisations and institutions to trace the significant role Christians have played in the country's freedom struggle, nation-building efforts, and social development, leaving a lasting impact on the shaping of modern India.
This book will be of interest to general readers and students and researchers of social science, religion, history, anthropology, sociology, and political science.
  aChristianity in India through history  aInfluence on Indian society  aEducation   aHealthcare and social services  aEconomic and intellectual contributions  aArt language and culture   aPolitics administration and professional services  aFernandes, Denzil