Memorial Volume of the First Fifty Years of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions (1863) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781436595179)

The Memorial Volume of the First Fifty Years of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions is a historical account of the organization's efforts to spread Christianity throughout the world. Published in 1863, the book provides a detailed overview of the American Board's activities during its first half-century, including its work in Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands.The book includes numerous accounts of the Board's missionaries and their experiences in foreign lands, as well as descriptions of the various challenges they faced in their efforts to spread the Gospel. It also provides a glimpse into the political and social context of the time, including the impact of the Civil War on the Board's operations.Overall, the Memorial Volume of the First Fifty Years of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christian missionary work in the 19th century. It offers a detailed and engaging account of the challenges and successes of one of the most important organizations in the history of American Christianity.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: American Board of Commissioners for Fore
ISBN-10: 1436595177
ISBN-13: 9781436595179
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/02/2008
Pages: 464
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.87lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.19d