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William Carey

- A Biography (1853)

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William Carey: A Biography is a book written by Joseph Belcher in 1853 that tells the story of the life of William Carey, a prominent British Christian missionary who is often referred to as the ""father of modern missions."" The book details Carey's early life in England, his conversion to Christianity, and his subsequent work as a missionary in India.Throughout the book, Belcher provides readers with a detailed account of Carey's many accomplishments, including his translation of the Bible into several Indian languages, his establishment of numerous schools and churches in India, and his advocacy for the abolition of slavery and other social injustices.The book also explores the challenges and obstacles that Carey faced throughout his career, including opposition from local authorities and cultural differences between India and England. Despite these challenges, Carey remained committed to his mission and worked tirelessly to spread the gospel and improve the lives of those around him.Overall, William Carey: A Biography is a compelling and informative account of one of the most important figures in the history of Christian missions. It provides readers with a deeper understanding of Carey's life and legacy, and serves as a testament to the power of faith and perseverance in the face of adversity.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781120084248
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 324
  • Udgivet:
  • 27. august 2009
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x22 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 644 g.
  • BLACK WEEK
Leveringstid: 2-3 uger
Forventet levering: 12. december 2024

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William Carey: A Biography is a book written by Joseph Belcher in 1853 that tells the story of the life of William Carey, a prominent British Christian missionary who is often referred to as the ""father of modern missions."" The book details Carey's early life in England, his conversion to Christianity, and his subsequent work as a missionary in India.Throughout the book, Belcher provides readers with a detailed account of Carey's many accomplishments, including his translation of the Bible into several Indian languages, his establishment of numerous schools and churches in India, and his advocacy for the abolition of slavery and other social injustices.The book also explores the challenges and obstacles that Carey faced throughout his career, including opposition from local authorities and cultural differences between India and England. Despite these challenges, Carey remained committed to his mission and worked tirelessly to spread the gospel and improve the lives of those around him.Overall, William Carey: A Biography is a compelling and informative account of one of the most important figures in the history of Christian missions. It provides readers with a deeper understanding of Carey's life and legacy, and serves as a testament to the power of faith and perseverance in the face of adversity.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.

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