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Manu Pillai, "Gods, Guns and Missionaries: The Making of the Modern Hindu Identity" (Allen Lane, 2025)

New Books in Indian Religions

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Conflict of Beliefs: Hinduism and Early European Missionaries

This chapter explores the historical encounters between European missionaries and Hindu Brahmins, illustrating their differing religious viewpoints. It also examines how political power dynamics shaped these dialogues, exposing the tensions arising from their distinct beliefs about divinity and salvation.

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