Church And State In India A Minute (1885)

""Church and State in India: A Minute (1885)"" is a book written by Theodore C. Hope which discusses the relationship between the Church and the State in India during the British colonial period. The book is based on a minute written by Hope in 1885, which was presented to the British government as a proposal for the establishment of a separate ecclesiastical department in India.The book provides a detailed analysis of the history of the Church in India, and its relationship with the State. It also discusses the various challenges faced by the Church in India, including the lack of resources and the difficulty in converting the local population to Christianity.Hope argues that the establishment of a separate ecclesiastical department in India would be beneficial for both the Church and the State. He suggests that such a department would help to improve the quality of education and healthcare provided by the Church, and would also help to promote religious tolerance and understanding.Overall, ""Church and State in India: A Minute (1885)"" is an important historical document that sheds light on the complex relationship between religion and politics in colonial India. It provides valuable insights into the challenges faced by the Church in India, and offers suggestions for how these challenges could be overcome.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.