History Of The Tranquebar Mission: Worked Out From The Original Papers (1863)

By Johannes Ferdinand 1805-1861 Fenger

Book Overview

The ""History Of The Tranquebar Mission: Worked Out From The Original Papers"" is a book written by Johannes Ferdinand Fenger in 1863. It is a detailed account of the Tranquebar Mission, which was a Danish Protestant mission established in Tranquebar, India, in 1706. The book is based on original papers and documents, providing an authentic and comprehensive history of the mission.The book covers the early years of the mission, including the arrival of the first missionaries and their efforts to establish a Christian community in Tranquebar. It also describes the challenges faced by the mission, including opposition from local rulers and the difficulty of communicating with the local population.The book goes on to detail the various activities of the mission, including the establishment of schools, hospitals, and churches. It also covers the work of individual missionaries, including their efforts to translate the Bible into local languages and their interactions with the local population.The book also provides an insight into the social and cultural context of Tranquebar at the time, including the caste system and the influence of Hinduism and Islam. It also describes the impact of the mission on the local community and its legacy in the region.Overall, ""History Of The Tranquebar Mission: Worked Out From The Original Papers"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christian missions in India and the impact of European colonialism on the region.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104768070
• ISBN13: 9781104768072
• Release Date: July 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 332 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"