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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, which provides a comprehensive account of the life of William Carey. Carey was a British Christian missionary who spent most of his life in India, where he worked tirelessly to spread the Gospel and promote education and social reform.The book chronicles Carey's early life and upbringing, his conversion to Christianity, and his decision to become a missionary. It also details his struggles to raise funds for his mission work and his eventual arrival in India, where he faced numerous challenges and obstacles.Throughout the book, Belcher highlights Carey's dedication to his work and his unwavering faith in God, even in the face of adversity. He also explores Carey's contributions to Indian society, including his efforts to promote education, abolish the practice of sati (widow burning), and translate the Bible into multiple Indian languages.Overall, William Carey: A Biography is a fascinating look at the life of one of the most influential Christian missionaries of the 19th century. It offers valuable insights into Carey's character, his beliefs, and his impact on the people and culture of India.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:
  • 9781166314835
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 324
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x17 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 435 g.
Leveringstid: 2-3 uger
Forventet levering: 23. januar 2025

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William Carey: A Biography is a book written by Joseph Belcher in 1853, which provides a comprehensive account of the life of William Carey. Carey was a British Christian missionary who spent most of his life in India, where he worked tirelessly to spread the Gospel and promote education and social reform.The book chronicles Carey's early life and upbringing, his conversion to Christianity, and his decision to become a missionary. It also details his struggles to raise funds for his mission work and his eventual arrival in India, where he faced numerous challenges and obstacles.Throughout the book, Belcher highlights Carey's dedication to his work and his unwavering faith in God, even in the face of adversity. He also explores Carey's contributions to Indian society, including his efforts to promote education, abolish the practice of sati (widow burning), and translate the Bible into multiple Indian languages.Overall, William Carey: A Biography is a fascinating look at the life of one of the most influential Christian missionaries of the 19th century. It offers valuable insights into Carey's character, his beliefs, and his impact on the people and culture of India.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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