Lives Of Missionaries: India (1863)

By Society for Christian Knowledge

Book Overview

Lives of Missionaries: India (1863) is a book published by the Society for Christian Knowledge. It is a collection of biographical sketches of Christian missionaries who worked in India during the 19th century. The book provides a detailed account of the lives, work, and achievements of these missionaries who were instrumental in spreading Christianity in India. The book covers the period from the arrival of the first Christian missionaries in India in the early 16th century to the mid-19th century. It includes the stories of famous missionaries such as William Carey, Alexander Duff, and Henry Martyn, as well as lesser-known but equally important figures. The book provides a fascinating insight into the challenges faced by these missionaries, including cultural differences, language barriers, and resistance from local communities. It also highlights their efforts to improve the lives of the people they served, including the establishment of schools, hospitals, and other social institutions. Overall, Lives of Missionaries: India (1863) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christian missions in India and the role played by these missionaries in shaping the country's religious and social landscape.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: 1166608085
• ISBN13: 9781166608088
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 324 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"