Thomas, John.

Evangelising the Nation : Religion and the Formation of Naga Political Identity. - 1st ed. - 1 online resource (242 pages) - Transition in Northeastern India Series . - Transition in Northeastern India Series .

Cover -- Title -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- List of abbreviations -- Introduction -- 1 The original sin -- 2 Sending out the spears -- 3 War, nationalism and conversions -- 4 Peace, crusades and pacification -- 5 Church, politics and the limits of theology -- Conclusion -- Bibliography -- Index.

This book narrates the history of how a particular understanding of Christianity rooted in the white settler culture of United States came to be transferred and established among the Nagas inhabiting the hills of northeastern India, and the impact it had on their political identity in the 20th century.

9781315686059


India, Northeastern--Politics and government.


Electronic books.

BL2015.P57

201.7209541