Images of the Body in the Life and Death of a North Indian Catholic Catechist

Authors

Mathew N. Schmalz, College of the Holy CrossFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

11-1999

Department

Religious Studies

Abstract

A discussion of a Dalit (Untouchable) Catholic catechist and communist activist in India. The article focuses on the use of bhajans by Kabir to articulate a Dalit Christian vision of redemption and salvation. The article also focuses upon Dalit resistances and social activism.

Comments

Copyright 2005, University of Chicago. Used with permission.

Repository Citation

Schmalz, Mathew N. "Images of the Body in the Life and Death of a North Indian Catholic Catechist." History of Religions 39.2 (1999): 177-201.