The Syrian Church In India (1892)

By George Milne Rae

Book Overview

""The Syrian Church in India"" is a historical book written by George Milne Rae in 1892. The book explores the origins, history, and traditions of the Syrian Christian community in India, also known as the Saint Thomas Christians. It covers the arrival of Saint Thomas, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ, in India in the first century AD and his establishment of the first Christian community in the country. The book also discusses the arrival of the Syrian Christians, who migrated to India from Mesopotamia in the 4th century AD, and their subsequent interactions with the local population. The author provides a detailed account of the religious practices, customs, and rituals of the Syrian Church in India, including the Syriac liturgy, the use of incense and candles, and the veneration of saints. The book also sheds light on the social and political context in which the Syrian Church developed, including the influence of Portuguese and British colonialism. Overall, ""The Syrian Church in India"" is a valuable resource for those interested in the history of Christianity in India and the cultural exchange between different regions of the world.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: 1437325823
• ISBN13: 9781437325829
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 404 Pages
• Weight: 1.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"