W. Holman Bentley: The Life And Labors Of A Congo Pioneer (1907)

By H. Margo Bentley and Bentley H Margo

Book Overview

W. Holman Bentley: The Life and Labors of a Congo Pioneer (1907) is a biographical work written by H. Margo Bentley that details the life and work of W. Holman Bentley, a British missionary who devoted his life to spreading Christianity in the Congo. The book covers Bentley's early life and education, his decision to become a missionary, and his arrival in the Congo in 1891. It also describes his efforts to establish a mission station, learn the local language, and translate the Bible into the Kikongo language. Additionally, the book discusses Bentley's interactions with the local people, his struggles with illness and adversity, and his eventual success in establishing a thriving Christian community in the Congo. Overall, W. Holman Bentley: The Life and Labors of a Congo Pioneer provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of a dedicated missionary who played a significant role in the spread of Christianity in Africa.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: 112095326X
• ISBN13: 9781120953261
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 516 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"