The Gift Of Light: A Missionary Pageant (1917)

By Anita Brockway Ferris

Book Overview

The Gift of Light: A Missionary Pageant is a historical book written by Anita Brockway Ferris in 1917. The book is a collection of plays that were performed by various missionary groups during the early 20th century. The plays are designed to educate and inspire audiences about the importance of missionary work and to encourage them to support these efforts.The book is divided into four parts, each containing a series of plays that focus on a different aspect of missionary work. The first part of the book explores the early history of Christianity and the spread of the gospel throughout the world. The second part of the book focuses on the work of missionaries in Africa and Asia, while the third part of the book looks at the work of missionaries in the Americas. The final part of the book contains a collection of plays that explore the role of women in missionary work.The Gift of Light: A Missionary Pageant is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of missionary work and the role of religion in shaping world events. The book provides a unique insight into the challenges and triumphs of early missionaries and their efforts to spread the gospel throughout the world. It is also a fascinating look at the cultural and social attitudes of the time, and how these attitudes influenced the work of missionaries. Overall, The Gift of Light: A Missionary Pageant is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of religion and the impact of missionary work on the world.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: 112088506X
• ISBN13: 9781120885067
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 62 Pages
• Weight: 0.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"