Life Of Reverend Justin Perkins: Pioneer Missionary To Persia (1887) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164057086)

The Life of Reverend Justin Perkins: Pioneer Missionary to Persia is a biographical work written by Henry Martyn Perkins in 1887. The book chronicles the life of Reverend Justin Perkins, who was a Christian missionary in Persia during the mid-19th century. Perkins, a native of Massachusetts, was sent to Persia by the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions in 1834. He spent the next four decades in Persia, working to spread Christianity and establish a Christian community in a predominantly Muslim country.The book provides a detailed account of Perkins' life, including his early years in Massachusetts, his education at Yale University, and his decision to become a missionary. It also describes his journey to Persia, his struggles to establish a foothold in the country, and his efforts to translate the Bible into Persian. The book also delves into Perkins' personal life, including his marriage to a Persian woman and the challenges they faced as an intercultural couple.Throughout the book, Perkins is portrayed as a dedicated and tireless missionary who was committed to his work despite the many obstacles he faced. The book also provides insight into the cultural and political climate of Persia during the mid-19th century, including the tensions between the ruling class and the Christian minority.Overall, The Life of Reverend Justin Perkins: Pioneer Missionary to Persia is a fascinating and informative account of one man's journey to spread Christianity in a foreign land. It offers readers a glimpse into the challenges and rewards of missionary work, as well as the complexities of intercultural relationships.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: Henry Martyn Perkins
ISBN-10: 1164057081
ISBN-13: 9781164057086
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 100
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.32lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.21d