Memoir Of David Tappan Stoddard

Memoir Of David Tappan Stoddard: Missionary To The Nestorians is a book written by Joseph Parrish Thompson and published in 1859. The book is a detailed account of the life of David Tappan Stoddard, a missionary who devoted his life to spreading Christianity among the Nestorian people. The Nestorians were a Christian sect in the Middle East who had been isolated from the rest of the Christian world for centuries.The book begins with a brief history of the Nestorian people and their beliefs. It then goes on to describe Stoddard's early life, his education, and his decision to become a missionary. The book details his journey to the Middle East, his struggles in learning the language and customs of the Nestorians, and his efforts to convert them to Christianity.The book also covers Stoddard's personal life, including his marriage to a fellow missionary and the birth of their children. It describes the challenges he faced in balancing his work as a missionary with his responsibilities as a husband and father.Throughout the book, Thompson provides a vivid and detailed account of Stoddard's experiences as a missionary. He describes the Nestorian people and their culture in great detail, and provides insight into the challenges and rewards of missionary work in the Middle East during the 19th century.Overall, Memoir Of David Tappan Stoddard: Missionary To The Nestorians is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of Christianity or the history of missionary work in the Middle East.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.