The Missionary's Reward: Or The Success Of The Gospel In The Pacific (1844)

By George Pritchard

Book Overview

The Missionary�������s Reward: Or The Success Of The Gospel In The Pacific is a historical book written by George Pritchard and published in 1844. The book provides a detailed account of the success of Christian missionaries in spreading the gospel in the Pacific islands during the 19th century. Pritchard, a British missionary and diplomat, lived and worked in the Pacific for over two decades, and his book is based on his personal experiences and observations.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a particular island or group of islands in the Pacific. Pritchard describes the customs and beliefs of the native people before the arrival of the missionaries, and then goes on to detail the efforts of the missionaries in converting them to Christianity. He also highlights the challenges that the missionaries faced, including language barriers, cultural differences, and resistance from some of the native populations.The Missionary�������s Reward is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the impact of Christianity on the Pacific islands during the 19th century. It provides insight into the lives of the native people and the challenges faced by the missionaries who sought to spread the gospel. The book is written in a clear and engaging style, making it accessible to readers of all backgrounds and interests.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: 143730141X
• ISBN13: 9781437301410
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"