Precepts of Jesus, the Guide to Peace and Happiness

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Precepts of Jesus, the Guide to Peace and Happiness was a work published in 1820 by Ram Mohan Roy. It excerpted the ethical teachings of Christ from the four Gospels. Roy, a prominent Indian reformer, sought to promote a monotheistic Hinduism guided by reason. He was interested in Christianity and learned Hebrew and Greek to read its scriptures. This publication aimed to present the ethical principles of Jesus as a guide for achieving peace and happiness. The work is significant in the context of Roy's broader efforts to reform traditional Hindu culture and advocate for modern Indian society.1

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Ram Mohan Roy
Early life
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India
Cultural effects
With his Precepts of Jesus, he both introduced the Christian ethic into Hindu society and drew the sting of missionary attacks. He finally founded a reforming Hindu body, the Brahmo Samaj (“Society of Brahma”), in 1828. Both careerists and Roy’s followers cooperated in the spread of English…
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With his Precepts of Jesus, he both introduced the Christian ethic into Hindu society and drew the sting of missionary attacks. He finally founded a reforming Hindu body, the Brahmo Samaj (“Society of Brahma”), in 1828. Both careerists and Roy’s followers cooperated in the spread of English…
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