
India's Problem
Dedication.
Preface.
Chapter I. - The Land And The People.
1. The Physical Features of That Land.
2. The People.
3. Economic Conditions.
4. Social Life.
5. The Educational System.
6. The Political Situation.
The work opens with a sweeping portrait of India’s geography—towering Himalayas, fertile plains fed by the Ganges, and a climate that ranges from perpetual snow to scorching tropical heat. It uses these vivid details to frame a deeper question: how might the ancient spiritual heritage embodied by Krishna engage with the message of Christ? The author treats the subcontinent not merely as a backdrop but as a living arena where history, culture, and faith intersect.
Drawing on a series of lectures delivered at leading theological schools, the author guides listeners through the complexities of missionary effort in a land where Hindu traditions dominate daily life. He explores the challenges of communicating Christian ideas amid entrenched customs, while also expressing a hopeful vision of dialogue and mutual enrichment. Listeners will come away with a clearer sense of why India occupies such a pivotal place in the conversation between East and West, and what the early stages of that encounter look like.
Language
en
Duration
~9 hours (566K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
Nov 15, 2008
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1847–1916
A longtime missionary in South India, this Welsh-born writer turned decades of firsthand experience into books that introduced many English-speaking readers to Indian religion, society, and daily life. His work blends travel, observation, and mission history in a way that still feels vivid and personal.
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