Contributions Towards a History of Biblical Translations in India (1854)

Contributions Towards A History Of Biblical Translations In India (1854) is a historical account of the translations of the Bible in India. The book is written by the Calcutta Christian Observer and provides a comprehensive overview of the various translations of the Bible into different Indian languages. It covers the period from the arrival of the Portuguese in India in the 16th century to the mid-19th century.The book describes the challenges faced by the translators in their efforts to translate the Bible into Indian languages, including the linguistic and cultural barriers. It also discusses the impact of these translations on the Indian society and the spread of Christianity in the country.The book includes detailed accounts of the translation work done by various missionaries and scholars, including William Carey, the father of modern missions, and his colleagues. It also provides information about the different versions of the Bible that were produced, including the Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi translations.Overall, Contributions Towards A History Of Biblical Translations In India is an informative and insightful book that sheds light on the important role played by the Bible in the history of India and the spread of Christianity in the country.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.