Essays Relative To The Habits, Character, And Moral Improvement Of The Hindoos (1823)

By John Bentley

Book Overview

Essays Relative To The Habits, Character, And Moral Improvement Of The Hindoos is a book written by John Bentley in 1823. The book is a collection of essays that explore the habits, character, and moral improvement of the people of India, specifically the Hindus. Bentley, who was a Christian missionary in India, wrote these essays with the intention of providing insight into the lives of the Hindus and their culture.The essays cover a wide range of topics including the caste system, religious practices, social customs, and the education system. Bentley provides a detailed analysis of each topic, drawing on his own experiences living among the Hindus. He also discusses the challenges that the Hindu society faced, including poverty and illiteracy.One of the main themes of the book is the moral improvement of the Hindus. Bentley argues that the Hindu society was in need of moral reform and that the Christian religion could provide the necessary guidance. He also discusses the impact that Christianity had on the Hindu society, including the conversion of some Hindus to Christianity.Overall, Essays Relative To The Habits, Character, And Moral Improvement Of The Hindoos is an insightful and informative book that provides a unique perspective on the Hindu society in the early 19th century. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of India, as well as the role of Christianity in India's development.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104744236
• ISBN13: 9781104744236
• Release Date: July 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 358 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"