The open door to hidden paganism. Abraham Rogerius’s account of south Indian Hinduism (1651). Critical introduction, Dutch text, and annotated English translation. Edited by Benjamin Leathley. (Colonial and Global History through Dutch Sources, 8.) Pp. xxii + 645 incl. 9 figs. Leiden: Leiden University Press, 2025. €102. 978 90872 8446 7

Key Points

• This work aims to provide a critical analysis of Abraham Rogerius’s insights into south Indian Hinduism as recorded in 1651.
• Edited the Dutch text of Rogerius's account
• Provided an annotated English translation
• Included historical and contextual analysis relevant to colonial views on Hinduism.
• Published critical introduction and comprehensive translation of Rogerius's text
• Highlighted the complexities of Hindu practices during the colonial period
• Presented 9 figures to support textual insights.