The Encyclopaedia of Missions. Descriptive, Historical, Biographical, Statistical. With a Full Assortment of Maps, a Complete Bibliography, and Lists (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781176499904)

The Encyclopaedia of Missions, compiled by Edwin Munsell Bliss and originally published in 1891, stands as a comprehensive resource documenting global missionary efforts. This meticulously detailed encyclopedia offers descriptive, historical, biographical, and statistical accounts, providing unparalleled insight into the landscape of missions around the world.

Featuring an extensive assortment of maps, a complete bibliography, lists of Bible versions, missionary societies, mission stations, and a general index, this volume serves as an invaluable reference for researchers, historians, and anyone interested in the history of religious expansion and cultural exchange. Its detailed entries cover a wide array of topics related to missions, offering a broad understanding of the motivations, challenges, and impacts of missionary work across diverse regions and cultures. This historical document provides a window into a pivotal era of global interaction and religious transformation.

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