William Joseph Richards provides a fascinating insight into the history and present state of the Indian Christians of St. Thomas, also known as the Syrian Christians of Malabar. Including a discussion of the legend of St. Thomas, who is said to have first brought Christianity to India, this book is an important resource for anyone interested in the Christian history of India.

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