India its life and thought John P 18471916 Jones 9781177167192 Books
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India its life and thought John P 18471916 Jones 9781177167192 Books
While researching books to read on India I came across this book published in 1908 and written by John P. Jones, Doctor of Divinity. While the book is over 100 years old, it is truthfully delivered, but quite naive in its premise. Of course, that is what made the book worth reading.Written by an Englishman during the time of the colonization of India by Great Britian it shows all the prejudice of a culture that considers itself to be superior in all ways. A lesson current governments might well remember.
As Reverend Jones works very hard to bring an understanding of the culture, religion and day to day lives of the people he fails to see the vibrant enthusiasm for life and love it possesses. For Rev. Jones, who has lived in the country for 30 years, does not truly live within the culture of India. He sees India through the prism of his own culture and beliefs. Not really seeing the people as individuals who have been invaded and governed by an outside force. His sheltered life among the community of British ex-pats does not open him to full understanding.
However, his book is so academically written and thought out it is a small gem in a field of full of countless stories written by well meaning but uninformed authors. He attempts through research and observation to give the reader a true insight into a world so far removed from their own as to be on a different planet.
While the author does miss capturing the heart and soul of India he certainly gives us a treatise on his day to day observations and his research. I recommend this for people who are interested in India under British rule and the insights it provides into the beginning of the struggle for self rule from the colonialist perspective.
Karen Bryant Doering,
Parents' Little Black Book
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India its life and thought John P 18471916 Jones 9781177167192 Books Reviews
Being interested in spirituality and grown up in India, I have had read a lot of Indian saints and that had made me learn Jesus and in a great way and had helped me develop a relationship for Jesus.
Then I went to the word of who called them Christians and the book is an example of the kind of prejudice these people hold about other cultures. They create in their mind trough well organised conferences a very negative imagination of the religion and it certainly make them feel happy about them.
Some times I wondered if they believed Christianity was great because Jesus was great or because other religions are nonsense. This book is a normal example of the kind of propaganda goes on there.
None of these people I met have tried or bothered to learn about Indian religion from some Indian saints. It also seemed to me that to be a christian you have to believe that other religions are not the way. Looks like they believe in evil more than they believe in God and that is all they project onto all that does not go with their imagination. A consuming mind full of desire can will find it very difficult, if not impossible, to understand the doctrine of renunciation. That is why author is so afraid of emptiness. )
I have seen many Indians, who are not necessarily Christians, living in much profound relationship with Jesus.
...India, Its Life and Thought Great Documentary on India history and culture . Especially the coverage of early history...May watch it again
Superb account of india in the 1800s..unbelievable similarity to today's india on some fronts ..the book captures the ethos the heart the soul and the Essence of india..must read for Indian history buffs..
Way too outdated. Basically useless if you are considering traveling to India. I am surprised anyone is still carrying this book on their shelves.
A negative review of the Religions of India during th Colonial Period. Very dated. Author is very negative of all local religions as well as other, than his, Christian Religions. He does not understand why his religion has not flurrished. It is hard to sell your product when you start off insulting their Culture.
While researching books to read on India I came across this book published in 1908 and written by John P. Jones, Doctor of Divinity. While the book is over 100 years old, it is truthfully delivered, but quite naive in its premise. Of course, that is what made the book worth reading.
Written by an Englishman during the time of the colonization of India by Great Britian it shows all the prejudice of a culture that considers itself to be superior in all ways. A lesson current governments might well remember.
As Reverend Jones works very hard to bring an understanding of the culture, religion and day to day lives of the people he fails to see the vibrant enthusiasm for life and love it possesses. For Rev. Jones, who has lived in the country for 30 years, does not truly live within the culture of India. He sees India through the prism of his own culture and beliefs. Not really seeing the people as individuals who have been invaded and governed by an outside force. His sheltered life among the community of British ex-pats does not open him to full understanding.
However, his book is so academically written and thought out it is a small gem in a field of full of countless stories written by well meaning but uninformed authors. He attempts through research and observation to give the reader a true insight into a world so far removed from their own as to be on a different planet.
While the author does miss capturing the heart and soul of India he certainly gives us a treatise on his day to day observations and his research. I recommend this for people who are interested in India under British rule and the insights it provides into the beginning of the struggle for self rule from the colonialist perspective.
Karen Bryant Doering,
Parents' Little Black Book
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