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A book traces the history of Christianity in India through its churches

Book review of Joanne Taylor's 'The Churches Of India'

The Churches Of India
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The Churches Of India

John Dayal
Delhi and other major Indian cities share with Jerusalem, some cities in southern Spain and in the Syria of old, fascinating skylines that speak of mankind’s noblest feelings. Spires of churches, the minarets of mosques and, in the case of South Asia, the golden lotuses atop the domes of Sikh gurdwaras and the sharper naves and gopurams of Hindu temples raise themselves from the more mundane architecture of everyday life, the homes, businesses and graveyards. 

Symbols of gratitude to the divine, most often, they also evidence the power, wealth, might of the King, emperor, Pope or Bishop and his community. Certainly,