The politics of Reformation. Benjamin Bailey and the CMS in the ecclesiastical development of Travancore. By Gary McKee. (Studies in Christian Mission, 60.) Pp. xiv + 189. Leiden–Boston: Brill, 2024. €95. 978 90 04 69408 8; 0924 9389

Key Points

• This work examines the influence of Benjamin Bailey and the CMS on ecclesiastical development during the Reformation in Travancore.
• Historical analysis of CMS activities in Travancore
• Exploration of political contexts surrounding ecclesiastical changes
• Review of primary texts and secondary literature
• Identified key contributions of Benjamin Bailey to the CMS efforts in Travancore
• Outlined the political ramifications of ecclesiastical developments in the region
• Demonstrated the interplay between mission work and local politics in shaping religious practices.