The Evangelical Invasion Of Brazil: Or A Half Century Of Evangelical Missions In The Land Of The Southern Cross (1910) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781437293913)

The book ""The Evangelical Invasion of Brazil: Or A Half Century of Evangelical Missions in the Land of the Southern Cross"" written by Samuel Rhea Gammon in 1910 is a historical account of the rise of evangelical missions in Brazil. The book provides a detailed description of the efforts made by various evangelical groups to spread their faith in Brazil during the latter half of the 19th century and the early 20th century.Gammon begins by tracing the history of Brazil and its religious background, highlighting the dominance of the Catholic Church in the country. He then proceeds to describe the arrival of the first Protestant missionaries in Brazil and their initial struggles to establish themselves in a predominantly Catholic society. The book also covers the various challenges faced by these missionaries, including language barriers, cultural differences, and resistance from the Catholic Church.The author provides a detailed account of the various evangelical groups that entered Brazil during this period, including the Baptists, Methodists, and Presbyterians. He also describes the establishment of various evangelical institutions such as schools, hospitals, and churches, which played a significant role in spreading the evangelical message in Brazil.The book also examines the impact of evangelical missions on Brazilian society, including the growth of a new middle class, the rise of new political movements, and the emergence of a more pluralistic society. Overall, ""The Evangelical Invasion of Brazil"" provides a comprehensive and insightful account of the rise of evangelical missions in Brazil and their impact on Brazilian society.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: Samuel Rhea Gammon
ISBN-10: 1437293913
ISBN-13: 9781437293913
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 11/26/2008
Pages: 216
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.46d