Paul Mercer: A Story Of Repentance Among Missions (1898)

By James Granville Adderley

Book Overview

""Paul Mercer: A Story of Repentance Among Missions"" is a novel written by James Adderley and published in 1898. The story revolves around the character of Paul Mercer, a young man who is sent to Africa as a missionary by his wealthy father. However, Paul is not committed to the cause and is more interested in enjoying the luxuries of his privileged life.As Paul begins his work in Africa, he is confronted with the harsh realities of poverty, disease, and oppression. He witnesses the suffering of the local people and realizes the true purpose of his mission. Over time, Paul undergoes a transformation and becomes deeply committed to the cause of helping the people of Africa.The novel explores themes of repentance, redemption, and the transformative power of faith. It also provides a vivid portrayal of life in Africa during the late 19th century and the challenges faced by missionaries in their work.Overall, ""Paul Mercer: A Story of Repentance Among Missions"" is a thought-provoking and inspiring novel that highlights the importance of compassion, humility, and perseverance in the face of adversity.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: 1120671809
• ISBN13: 9781120671806
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 278 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"