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A Brief Narrative of the Success Which the Gospel Hath Had Among the Indians of Martha's Vineyard in New England

A Brief Narrative of the Success Which the Gospel Hath Had Among the Indians of Martha's Vineyard in New England

Mayhew, Matthew

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ISBN10: 1169667252
ISBN13: 9781169667259
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 58
Weight: 0.96
Height: 0.25 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
A Brief Narrative of the Success Which the Gospel Hath Had Among the Indians of Martha's Vineyard in New England is a historical book written by Matthew Mayhew. The book provides a detailed account of the spread of Christianity among the indigenous people of Martha's Vineyard, an island located off the coast of Massachusetts in the United States. Mayhew, a Christian missionary, describes his experiences working with the Wampanoag tribe and their gradual conversion to Christianity. The book covers a period of over 50 years, from the early 17th century to the mid-18th century, and documents the challenges and successes of the missionary work among the Native American population. Mayhew discusses the cultural and linguistic barriers that he and other missionaries faced in their efforts to spread the gospel, as well as the ways in which they adapted their methods to better communicate with the indigenous people.Mayhew also provides insight into the daily lives of the Wampanoag people, describing their customs, beliefs, and traditions. He recounts various events and interactions with the tribe, including their reactions to the arrival of European settlers and the impact of disease on their population.Overall, A Brief Narrative of the Success Which the Gospel Hath Had Among the Indians of Martha's Vineyard in New England is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the early years of Christian missionary work among Native American populations in the United States.1694. This work also contains some remarkable curiosities concerning the numbers, the customs and the present circumstances of the Indians on that island further explaining and confirming the account given of those matters by Mr. Cotton Mather. Also added is an account concerning the present state of Christianity among the Indians in other parts of New England, expressed in the letters of several worthy persons best acquainted therewithall. Written in Old English.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.

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