All Men Became Brothers

Article number 10224401

"All Men Became Brothers" (1980), written by the Belgian Jesuit missionary Edward De Meulder (1904–1983), explores the core themes of universal human brotherhood, interfaith dialogue, and social justice. Published by the St. Paul Press in Allahabad, India, the book deeply reflects De Meulder's lifelong mission in regions like Chotanagpur, Raigarh, and Raipur, where he fiercely advocated for the socioeconomic and educational emancipation of marginalized tribal communities (Adivasis) and Dalits. Having spent most of his adult life in India, De Meulder used his writings—including other notable works like The Whole World is My Neighbour and The Dharma of Humanity—to build bridges across rigid religious and social caste barriers, championing a spiritual and humanitarian unity that transcended cultural divisions.