9780364048993 - Directory of Protestant Missions in China, 1921: Missionary Societies-Grouped Denominationally; Geographical Location, Province and Station; ... and Organizations (... (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive directory of missionaries in China, providing a detailed overview of the individuals, societies, and organizations involved in missionary work during a pivotal era. Compiled by a continuation committee, it presents a snapshot of the missionary landscape in China, encompassing both the geographical distribution and the organizational structures of the various missions. The book is organized into four sections. The first part lists missionary societies grouped denominationally, providing information such as the society's official name, abbreviated name, home address, and the Chinese translation of its title. Each society's missionary presence in China is mapped out, with details on provinces, stations, and individual missionaries, including their names, titles, degrees, positions, and arrival dates. The second part re-groups the names of missionaries by their geographical location, facilitating a geographical understanding of the missionary presence in China. The third part provides an alphabetical list of missionaries, making it easy to find specific individuals. Finally, the fourth part details important national or interdenominational organizations and committees relevant to the missionary enterprise. The book offers a valuable glimpse into the complex and multifaceted nature of missionary work in China, highlighting its significant role in shaping the social and cultural landscape of the country. The insights provided by the author shed light on the diverse motivations, strategies, and challenges faced by missionaries in their efforts to spread Christianity and to engage with Chinese society. The book serves as a valuable resource for understanding the history of missions in China and for appreciating the historical context of the period in which it was compiled. 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.