In Search of Chin Identity
Author | : Lian H. Sakhong |
Publisher | : Nordic Institute of Asian Studies |
Total Pages | : 314 |
Release | : 2003 |
ISBN-10 | : STANFORD:36105124080917 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 (17 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: "Chinram was once an independent land ruled by local chieftains and following traditional Chin religion. This world was abruptly transformed in the early twentieth century, however, by British annexation and the arrival of Christian missionaries. As the Chin became increasingly related to Burmese independence movements, they began to articulate their own Christian traditions of democracy and assert a burgeoning self-awareness of their own national identity. In short, Christianity provided the Chin people with a means of preserving their national identity in the midst of multi-racial and multi-religious environments."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved