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

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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

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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.

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Historical analysis reveals CMS's role in ecclesiastical growth in Travancore, hinting at broader political dynamics.

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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 - Volume 77 Issue 2

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