Religious criticism, public reason and affect in the Reformist age: early Arya Samaj and the religious controversies

Several movements for religious and social reform emerged among the religious communities in 19th century India as varied responses to the colonial ‘civilizing mission’. The work of reform among the Hindus and Muslims involved both the defence of their respective religious traditions and simultaneou...

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Main Author: Singh, Mohinder (Author)
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Language:English
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Published: Heidelberg Asian Studies Publishing 2022
In: Interdisziplinäre Zeitschrift für Südasienforschung
Year: 2022, Volume: 7, Pages: 234-261
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