Robert Morrison: The Pioneer Of Chinese Missions (1890)

By W.J. Townsend and William John Townsend

Book Overview

""Robert Morrison: The Pioneer of Chinese Missions"" is a biographical account of the life and work of Robert Morrison, a British Protestant missionary who is widely regarded as the first Protestant missionary to China. The book was written by William John Townsend and was originally published in 1890.The book begins with a brief overview of Morrison's early life and education in Scotland before delving into his decision to become a missionary and his journey to China in 1807. The author describes Morrison's struggles to learn the Chinese language and his efforts to translate the Bible into Chinese, a task that took him nearly 25 years to complete.Townsend also provides insights into the political and cultural climate of China during Morrison's time, including the Opium Wars and the Qing dynasty's resistance to Western influence. The book also covers Morrison's relationships with other prominent missionaries, such as William Milne and Karl Gutzlaff, as well as his interactions with Chinese officials and converts to Christianity.Overall, ""Robert Morrison: The Pioneer of Chinese Missions"" provides a detailed and engaging account of the life and work of one of the most influential Protestant missionaries in Chinese history. It offers valuable insights into the challenges and triumphs of missionary work in China during the early 19th century and sheds light on the lasting impact of Morrison's legacy.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: 1164093177
• ISBN13: 9781164093176
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 274 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"