Catholic shrines in Chennai, India: the politics of renewal and apostolic legacy

Brief history of Indian Christianity as it pertains to the politics of modern-day Catholic renewal in Chennai, Tamil Nadu the nature and location of value -- Reviving the history of St. Thomas: martyrdom and burial as a new myth of origin for Indian Catholics in Chennai -- The influences of Indian p...

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Main Author: Nagy, Thomas Charles (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: London New York, NY Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group 2017
In:Year: 2017
Edition:First published
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Madras / Tomb / Church building / Catholic church
B Thomas, Apostle 1. Jh. / Saints / Madras
IxTheo Classification:KDB Roman Catholic Church
Further subjects:B Christian shrines (India) (Chennai)
B Catholic Church (India) (Chennai)
B Catholic Church India Chennai Catholic Church
B Christian shrines India Chennai
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Summary:Brief history of Indian Christianity as it pertains to the politics of modern-day Catholic renewal in Chennai, Tamil Nadu the nature and location of value -- Reviving the history of St. Thomas: martyrdom and burial as a new myth of origin for Indian Catholics in Chennai -- The influences of Indian political ideologies on Catholic revivalist strategies in Chennai -- The physical renovation of San Thome Cathedral: revival through tourism, branding, and heritage preservation -- A broader view of Catholic renewal in Chennai: a strategy for shrinal-based evangelization -- Conclusion on Catholic renewal in Chennai
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references (pages 227-238) and index
ISBN:1472485165