Project Gutenberg 2007-10-20 Public domain in the USA. 85 Hodson, Thomas Old Daniel Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England "Old Daniel" by Thomas Hodson is a memoir depicting the transformative life of a man named Chickka, who later becomes known as Daniel, following his conversion from Hinduism to Christianity. Written in the late 19th century, around the time of 1877, this book is a rich historical account that captures the essence of village life in India, particularly within the context of the missionary efforts in the Mysore region. The book largely revolves around themes of faith, cultural conflict, and personal transformation against the backdrop of idolatry prevalent in that era's society. The narrative details Daniel's life, beginning with his upbringing in a Hindu family deeply rooted in traditional practices and idol worship. As he matures, Daniel develops a critical perspective on the religious customs around him, eventually questioning idol worship and gravitating toward Christianity upon encountering missionaries. Through various experiences, including his efforts to dismantle idols and influence his fellow villagers, the book illustrates his eventual baptism and dedication to spreading the Christian faith. Daniel’s story serves as a testament to the broader spiritual awakening that the missionary work brought to the region, illuminating his journey from a life bound by tradition to one of conviction and service to his newfound faith. The text ultimately highlights themes of hope, redemption, and the power of belief to change personal and communal destinies. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Missions -- India India -- Social life and customs -- 19th century BV Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: History - General Browsing: Philosophy & Ethics Browsing: Religion/Spirituality/Paranormal 126956 126967 2024-09-10T06:29:09.594057 2023-09-10T09:49:04.577439 text/html text/html 123758 2007-10-20T13:44:32 text/html 489666 2007-10-20T13:44:32 text/html application/zip 526956 2024-09-10T06:29:14.028035 application/epub+zip 526924 2024-09-10T06:29:11.110023 application/epub+zip 90484 2024-09-10T06:29:10.205043 application/epub+zip 603008 2024-09-10T06:29:16.185035 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 593768 2024-09-10T06:29:13.327037 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 159208 2022-09-11T03:59:46.383907 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 116817 116792 2024-09-10T06:29:09.264051 2023-09-10T09:49:04.288417 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 116751 2007-10-20T13:44:32 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 44348 2007-10-20T13:44:32 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18236 2024-09-10T06:29:16.315010 application/rdf+xml 10315 2024-09-10T06:29:10.550053 image/jpeg 2845 2024-09-10T06:29:10.376030 image/jpeg 524589 2024-09-10T06:29:09.634080 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog