Bimol, L., 1973-

Christianity among the Meiteis in Manipur : a missiological perspective / L. Bimol. - 1st edition. - xx, 267 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 1 map (black and white) ; 24 cm. - Christian heritage rediscovered ; 61 . - Christian heritage rediscovered ; 61. .

Originally presented as the author's thesis (doctoral)--Serampore College.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 247-267).

CHAPTER 1: Manipur: an overview
1. Geographical background
2. Anthropological background
Chapter 2: Christianity in Manipur (1894-1943)
1. North- East India before the coming of christianity
2. the early missional activity in NOrtheastern region
3. Christianity in Manipur
4. THe Genesis and endeavour of Meitei Baptist Association
CHAPTER 3: Sanskritization of Meiteis : the principal cause for rejection of christianity
4. Neo- Vaishnavism in Manipur
5. Religious syncretism
6. THe success of Vaishnavism in Manipur
7. Impact of sanskritization Chapter 4: Revivification of traditional religion: a major cause for rejection of christianity
1. traditional values and beliefs
2. Revivification movement
Chapter 5 : British Colonialism in Manipur: minor cause for rejection of Christianity

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Christianity--History.--India--Manipur
Meitheis (Indic people)--Religion.
Missions--History.--India--Manipur
Vaishnavism--History.--India--Manipur
Christianity.
Meitheis (Indic people)--Religion.
Missions.
Vaishnavism.


Manipur (India)--Church history.
India--Manipur.


Church history.

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