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Henry Martyn, Saint And Scholar: First Modern Missionary To The Mohammedans, 1781-1812

Henry Martyn, Saint And Scholar: First Modern Missionary To The Mohammedans, 1781-1812

Smith, George

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Religious BiographiesBible StudiesGeneral Christianity

ISBN10: 1432645420
ISBN13: 9781432645427
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 1 2007
Pages: 592
Weight: 1.89
Height: 1.32 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Henry Martyn, Saint and Scholar: First Modern Missionary to the Mohammedans, 1781-1812 is a biography of Henry Martyn, a British missionary who dedicated his life to spreading Christianity to Muslims in the Middle East and India. Written by George Smith, the book provides a detailed account of Martyn's life, from his early years as a brilliant scholar at Cambridge University to his work as a chaplain in the British East India Company and his eventual mission to Persia.The book explores Martyn's deep faith and his commitment to sharing the gospel with those who had never heard it before. It also delves into the challenges he faced, including language barriers, cultural differences, and the dangers of traveling in hostile territories. Despite these obstacles, Martyn persevered, and his work had a profound impact on the Christian mission movement.In addition to chronicling Martyn's life and work, the book also provides insight into the historical context of his time. It offers a glimpse into the political and social climate of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, including the rise of British imperialism and the tensions between Christianity and Islam.Overall, Henry Martyn, Saint and Scholar: First Modern Missionary to the Mohammedans, 1781-1812 is a fascinating and informative biography that sheds light on the life of a remarkable man who dedicated his life to spreading the gospel to those who had never heard it before.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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