Greenland Missions: With Biographical Sketches Of Some Of The Principal Converts (1831) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781165380763)

Greenland Missions: With Biographical Sketches Of Some Of The Principal Converts is a book written by David Crantz in 1831. The book is a historical account of the missions that were undertaken in Greenland by the Moravian Church. The Moravian Church, also known as the Unitas Fratrum, is a Protestant denomination that originated in the Czech Republic in the 15th century.The book provides an in-depth look at the challenges faced by the Moravian missionaries in Greenland, such as the harsh climate and the resistance of the local Inuit population. The book also includes biographical sketches of some of the principal converts, who were instrumental in spreading Christianity throughout Greenland.David Crantz, the author of the book, was a Moravian missionary who served in Greenland for many years. His firsthand experiences and observations are reflected in the book, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christian missions in Greenland.Overall, Greenland Missions: With Biographical Sketches Of Some Of The Principal Converts is a fascinating account of the Moravian Church's efforts to bring Christianity to Greenland, and the impact that their work had on the local population.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: David Crantz
ISBN-10: 1165380765
ISBN-13: 9781165380763
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 300
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.89lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.63d