Project Gutenberg 2007-10-20 Public domain in the USA. 134 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.) Reading ease score: 73.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Missions -- India India -- Social life and customs -- 19th century BV Text Category: Biographies Category: History - Other Category: Religion/Spirituality 127320 2025-08-09T13:48:45.882641 text/html 123758 2007-10-20T13:44:32 text/html 547620 2025-08-09T13:48:50.640683 application/epub+zip 547384 2025-08-09T13:48:47.789645 application/epub+zip 111080 2025-08-09T13:48:46.621673 application/epub+zip 632341 2025-08-09T13:48:52.631661 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 623185 2025-08-09T13:48:49.784668 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 159208 2022-09-11T03:59:46.383907 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 116817 2025-08-09T13:48:45.509666 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 116751 2007-10-20T13:44:32 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18661 2025-08-09T13:48:52.755636 application/rdf+xml 10230 2025-08-09T13:48:47.107677 image/jpeg 2863 2025-08-09T13:48:46.861717 image/jpeg 489666 2007-10-20T13:44:32 application/octet-stream application/zip 44348 2007-10-20T13:44:32 application/octet-stream application/zip 543276 2025-08-09T13:48:45.922649 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia