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June 3, 2026The Journal of Ecclesiastical History0 citations

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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ATAkhil Thomas

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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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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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