The Glory Of The Age: An Essay On The Spirit Of Missions (1833)

By John Foster and John Foster

Book Overview

""The Glory of the Age: An Essay on the Spirit of Missions"" is a book written by John Foster and published in 1833. The book is a reflection on the importance of missionary work in spreading Christianity throughout the world. Foster argues that the spirit of missions is essential to the growth and success of Christianity, and that it is the duty of all Christians to participate in this work. He explores the history of missions, examining the successes and failures of various missionary endeavors. Foster also discusses the challenges and obstacles that missionaries face, including cultural differences and language barriers. He emphasizes the need for humility, patience, and perseverance in missionary work. Throughout the book, Foster emphasizes the transformative power of Christianity, both for individuals and for societies as a whole. ""The Glory of the Age"" is a thoughtful and inspiring reflection on the importance of missionary work in the spread of Christianity.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: 1167199596
• ISBN13: 9781167199592
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 196 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"