Missionary Annals Of The Nineteenth Century (1899)

By Delavan Levant Leonard

Book Overview

Missionary Annals of the Nineteenth Century is a historical book written by Delavan Leonard, published in 1899. The book provides a comprehensive account of the missionary work that took place throughout the 19th century. It covers the efforts of various Christian denominations to spread their faith across the world during a time of rapid global expansion and colonization. The book is divided into chapters that focus on different regions of the world, including Africa, Asia, and the Americas. Each chapter provides a detailed account of the challenges and triumphs of missionaries working in that area. The book also includes biographical sketches of notable missionaries, such as David Livingstone, Mary Slessor, and Hudson Taylor. Throughout the book, Leonard examines the impact of missionary work on the societies and cultures of the regions where it took place. He also discusses the controversies surrounding missionary work, including criticisms of cultural imperialism and the imposition of Western values on non-Western societies. Overall, Missionary Annals of the Nineteenth Century is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christian missions and their impact on the world. It provides a fascinating insight into a pivotal period of global expansion and the role that religion played in it.A History, A Book Of Reference, And An Interesting Story Combined, Of The Progress Of The Kingdom In Mission Lands During The Past One Hundred Years.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: 1166312607
• ISBN13: 9781166312602
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 308 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"