{"product_id":"hindu-idolatry-and-english-enlightenment-six-letters-addressed-to-educated-hindus-containing-a-practical-discussion-of-hinduism-9789369207657","title":"Hindu Idolatry and English Enlightenment: Six Letters Addressed To Educated Hindus Containing A Practical Discussion of Hinduism","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): W. Hastie\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Gyan Publishing House\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Gyan Publishing House\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHindu Idolatry and English Enlightenment: Six Letters Addressed to Educated Hindus Containing a Practical Discussion of Hinduism is a critical work examining Hindu religious practices through the lens of Enlightenment values. The book, written in the colonial era, presents six letters engaging with educated Hindus to challenge idolatry and encourage reform. It reflects the intellectual climate of 19th-century British India, blending Christian missionary zeal with the rationalist ideals of the English Enlightenment. While advocating for religious reform, it offers insights into the complex interactions between colonial discourse and Indian religious traditions, influencing debates on faith, modernity, and cultural transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gyan Publishing House","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46195457425559,"sku":"9789369207657","price":280.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9789369207657.webp?v=1769300605","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/hindu-idolatry-and-english-enlightenment-six-letters-addressed-to-educated-hindus-containing-a-practical-discussion-of-hinduism-9789369207657","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}