Excerpt from Human Progress Through Missions
In preparing these chapters, those who have been troubled by what seemed to them a conflict between evangelistic missionary work and other conspicuous features have been in mind. Does such disparity exist? And, Do the modern varied forms of mission ary activity and influence indicate a loss of the original ideals or a radical change of purpose? Are some of the questions an attempt is here made to answer.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a thought-provoking examination of the impact of foreign missions on the progress of various non-Western societies during the 19th century. It challenges the perception that missionary work was solely focused on religious conversion, arguing that it also played a crucial role in fostering broader societal development. The author demonstrates how missionaries, driven by their dedication to serving the communities they worked in, became pioneers in fields such as education, healthcare, and infrastructure, introducing new ideas and technologies that had far-reaching consequences. The book sheds light on the transformative influence of these missionaries, who not only spread the Christian faith but also contributed significantly to the social, economic, and intellectual advancement of the societies they lived in, leaving a lasting legacy that continues to shape those regions today. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781330424766_0
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