An Hour With David Brainerd: A Biography Of This Missionary To The American Indians (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161634181)

""An Hour With David Brainerd: A Biography Of This Missionary To The American Indians"" by Walter McCleary is a book that tells the story of David Brainerd, a Christian missionary who dedicated his life to spreading the gospel to Native American tribes in the 18th century. The book provides a detailed account of Brainerd's life, from his early years as a sickly young man to his eventual death at the age of 29. The author explores Brainerd's spiritual journey, including his struggles with depression and doubts about his faith. McCleary also delves into the cultural and historical context of Brainerd's work, examining the complex relationships between European settlers and Native American tribes during this period. Throughout the book, readers will learn about Brainerd's tireless efforts to evangelize to the Native American people, his deep commitment to prayer and meditation, and the impact that his work had on the communities he served. The book also includes excerpts from Brainerd's own writings, allowing readers to gain insight into his thoughts and beliefs. Overall, ""An Hour With David Brainerd"" is a fascinating and inspiring account of a missionary who devoted his life to serving others and spreading the message of Christianity to those who had not yet heard it. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American Christianity or the intersection of faith and culture.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.

Author: Walter McCleary
ISBN-10: 1161634185
ISBN-13: 9781161634181
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/22/2010
Pages: 50
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.54lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.25d