India, Malaysia, And The Philippines: A Practical Study In Missions (1914)

By W F Oldham

Book Overview

India, Malaysia, and the Philippines: A Practical Study in Missions is a book written by William Fitzjames Oldham and published in 1914. The book is a comprehensive study of the missionary work carried out in India, Malaysia, and the Philippines during the early 20th century. The author, who was a renowned missionary and educator, provides a detailed account of the challenges faced by missionaries in these countries and the strategies they employed to spread Christianity. The book is divided into three parts, each dedicated to one of the three countries. In the first part, Oldham discusses the religious and social conditions of India and the efforts of missionaries to convert the population. He also examines the role of education in missionary work and the establishment of schools and colleges in India. The second part of the book focuses on Malaysia, which was then known as Malaya. Oldham describes the various ethnic and religious groups in the country and the challenges faced by missionaries in reaching out to them. He also discusses the impact of colonialism on missionary work and the efforts of the British government to promote Christianity in the region. The final part of the book is dedicated to the Philippines, which was then a colony of the United States. Oldham provides a detailed account of the history of Christianity in the Philippines and the efforts of American missionaries to spread their faith. He also discusses the impact of American colonialism on the country and the challenges faced by missionaries in dealing with the local population. Overall, India, Malaysia, and the Philippines: A Practical Study in Missions is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christian missionary work in Asia. The book provides a detailed and insightful analysis of the challenges faced by missionaries in these countries and the strategies they employed to overcome them. It is a must-read for students of religion, history, and international relations.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: 143688165X
• ISBN13: 9781436881654
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"