Life Of John Eliot: The Apostle To The Indians (1836)

By Convers Francis

Book Overview

The Life of John Eliot: The Apostle to the Indians is a biography written by Convers Francis and first published in 1836. The book tells the story of John Eliot, a Puritan missionary who dedicated his life to converting Native Americans to Christianity during the 17th century. Eliot was born in England in 1604 and immigrated to the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1631. He quickly became involved in the Puritan community and began studying the language and culture of the local Native American tribes. He believed that it was his duty to spread the gospel to these people and worked tirelessly to learn their language and translate the Bible into their tongue.Despite facing many challenges and setbacks, including opposition from both Native Americans and Puritan leaders, Eliot persevered in his mission. He founded several towns and churches for Native American converts and became known as the ""Apostle to the Indians.""The Life of John Eliot: The Apostle to the Indians provides a detailed account of Eliot's life and work, including his struggles, triumphs, and legacy. It also offers insights into the early history of the United States, the Puritan movement, and the complex relationships between Native Americans and European settlers. Overall, this book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American religion, culture, and society. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of a remarkable individual who dedicated his life to a noble cause.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: 1104780542
• ISBN13: 9781104780548
• Release Date: July 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 374 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"