{"product_id":"the-lives-of-robert-and-john-smith-moffat-9781160024259","title":"The Lives Of Robert And Mary Moffat (1888)","description":"The Lives of Robert and Mary Moffat is a biography written by John Smith Moffat and published in 1888. The book chronicles the lives of Robert and Mary Moffat, a missionary couple who dedicated their lives to spreading Christianity in southern Africa during the 19th century.Robert Moffat was a Scottish missionary who arrived in South Africa in 1817. He married Mary Smith, the daughter of another missionary, and together they worked to establish missions in what is now Botswana and South Africa. They faced numerous challenges, including language barriers, cultural differences, and political unrest, but they persevered and were able to make a significant impact on the communities they served.The book provides a detailed account of the Moffats' work, including their efforts to translate the Bible into local languages, their relationships with African leaders and communities, and their advocacy for the abolition of slavery. It also delves into their personal lives, including their struggles with illness, the deaths of several of their children, and the challenges of maintaining a long-distance marriage.Overall, The Lives of Robert and Mary Moffat is a fascinating and inspiring account of two individuals who devoted their lives to serving others and making a difference in the world. It offers valuable insights into the history of southern Africa and the role of missionaries in colonialism, as well as a glimpse into the personal lives of two remarkable individuals.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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e John Smith Moffat\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1160024251\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781160024259\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/17\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 522\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.05lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.31d","brand":"John Smith Moffat","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48518012829951,"sku":"9781160024259","price":57.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_3a7b04c9-27eb-493d-b2ce-d1adea759438.jpg?v=1778733342","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-lives-of-robert-and-john-smith-moffat-9781160024259","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}