This book presents the compelling story of an 18th-century German missionary's profound impact on a community of liberated African slaves in Sierra Leone. Augustine Johnson, the author, was a devout man who dedicated his life to spreading the Christian message to the West African people. The book provides a captivating account of the challenges and triumphs he faced as he worked tirelessly to establish a church and school in the remote village of Regents Town. Through Johnson's detailed journal entries and letters, readers gain insights into the lives of the freed slaves, their struggles, and their gradual transformation under the influence of Christianity. The book offers a unique perspective on the history of African liberation and the transformative power of faith. It highlights the significance of Johnson's work in laying the foundation for a thriving Christian community in Sierra Leone and sheds light on the enduring legacy of missionary efforts in shaping the lives of those affected by the horrors of slavery.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book presents the compelling story of an 18th-century German missionary's profound impact on a community of liberated African slaves in Sierra Leone. Augustine Johnson, the author, was a devout man who dedicated his life to spreading the Christian message to the West African people. The book provides a captivating account of the challenges and triumphs he faced as he worked tirelessly to establish a church and school in the remote village of Regents Town. Through Johnson's detailed journal entries and letters, readers gain insights into the lives of the freed slaves, their struggles, and their gradual transformation under the influence of Christianity. The book offers a unique perspective on the history of African liberation and the transformative power of faith. It highlights the significance of Johnson's work in laying the foundation for a thriving Christian community in Sierra Leone and sheds light on the enduring legacy of missionary efforts in shaping the lives of those affected by the horrors of slavery. 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 9781331539544_0
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