Cultural Assimilation and Christian Spirituality in the Writings of Arnos Padiri
Abstract
Arnos Padiri (1681-1732) is a missionary who popularised christian spirituality in Kerala. Unlike other missionaries who worked in Kerala, Padiri tried to spread christain spirituality through poetry by assimilating the Malayalam poetic tradition. Symbols of cultural integration and assimilation can be found in his religious and literary works. This paper try to evaluate Arnos Padiri’s contribution to Malayalam Language literature and culture. The unique writing method adopted by him in creating a popular foundation for christian spirituality with the support of Kerala’s cultural and literary tradition are also analyzed in this article.
Keywords
- Arnos Padiri,
- Missionary,
- Christian Spirituality,
- Malayalam Language
References
- Arnos Padiri (2002), Arnos Padiriyude Kavyamgal, Critical Edition, Dr.Sam.N, Dr. Kurias, Kumbalakuzhi, Dr. Benjamin D, Current Books, Kottayam, Kerala, India.
- Samuel Chandanapally (1992), Works of Rev. George Mathen Texts and Study, Oriental Research Institute, D C Books, Kottayam, Kerala, India.
- Ulloor S. Parameswara Iyer (2019), Sam N (Ed.), History of Kerala Literature, Kottayam, D C Books, Kerala, India.
- Venugopalan Nair S V (2010), History of Malayalam Language, Trivandrum, Maluben Publishers, Kerala, India.
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