History Of The Mission To Orissa: The Site Of The Temple Of Juggernaut (1835)

History of the Mission to Orissa: The Site of the Temple of Juggernaut is a book written by Amos Sutton and published in 1835. The book provides a detailed account of the mission to Orissa, a state in eastern India, and the efforts of Christian missionaries to convert the local population. The main focus of the book is on the Temple of Juggernaut, a famous Hindu temple located in the city of Puri, which was considered a holy site by the locals. Sutton describes the temple's history, architecture, and religious significance, and also provides an account of the various rituals and ceremonies that took place there. The book also discusses the efforts of Christian missionaries to establish a presence in Orissa and convert the locals to Christianity. Sutton provides a detailed account of the challenges faced by the missionaries, including opposition from the local population and resistance from the Hindu priests. Overall, the book provides a fascinating insight into the history and culture of Orissa, and the efforts of Christian missionaries to spread their faith in a foreign land.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.