Abstract
This article focuses on the Protestant Tamil Hymn to discuss contentious debates on Protestant devotion, singing and musical practices in nineteenth-century South India. The article further compares different translations of hymns that were carried out by the several contenders to argue that the choice of translation and singing of Tamil hymns was influenced not just by theological considerations but ideas of what kinds of songs and singing practices were culturally appropriate for Protestant purposes.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Constructing Indian Christianities |
| Subtitle of host publication | Culture, Conversion and Caste |
| Editors | Richard Fox Young, Chad Bauman |
| Place of Publication | New Delhi |
| Pages | 86-109 |
| Number of pages | 24 |
| Edition | Hardback |
| Publication status | Published - 2014 |
Keywords / Materials (for Non-textual outputs)
- Translation
- Tamil Hymn
- Protestant
- Devotion and worship
- Music and singing