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LoC No.: 22006832

Title: The Book of Missionary Heroes

Note: Reading ease score: 86.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.

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Summary: "The Book of Missionary Heroes" by Basil Mathews is a collection of inspirational narratives written in the early 20th century. The book presents the true tales of remarkable missionaries and their adventures across the globe, aiming to convey their profound commitment to spreading Christianity, overcoming dangers, and embodying the spirit of perseverance. At the start of the book, the author draws a captivating comparison between ancient Greek relay races and the ongoing journey of missionaries throughout history. This prologue serves as a metaphor for torchbearers passing on the light of faith across generations, highlighting figures like St. Paul, who traveled perilously from city to city, and other notable missionaries such as Livingstone and John Williams. The narrative sets the tone for the stories that follow, promising readers thrilling accounts of bravery, sacrifice, and the transformative power of faith in diverse and often challenging settings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Mathews, Basil, 1879-1951

EBook No.: 16657

Published: Sep 5, 2005

Downloads: 180

Language: English

Subject: Missionaries

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Practical theology, Worship

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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2024-11-06T00:33:57Z The Book of Missionary Heroes

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 22006832

Title: The Book of Missionary Heroes

Note: Reading ease score: 86.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Janet Blenkinship and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net

Summary: "The Book of Missionary Heroes" by Basil Mathews is a collection of inspirational narratives written in the early 20th century. The book presents the true tales of remarkable missionaries and their adventures across the globe, aiming to convey their profound commitment to spreading Christianity, overcoming dangers, and embodying the spirit of perseverance. At the start of the book, the author draws a captivating comparison between ancient Greek relay races and the ongoing journey of missionaries throughout history. This prologue serves as a metaphor for torchbearers passing on the light of faith across generations, highlighting figures like St. Paul, who traveled perilously from city to city, and other notable missionaries such as Livingstone and John Williams. The narrative sets the tone for the stories that follow, promising readers thrilling accounts of bravery, sacrifice, and the transformative power of faith in diverse and often challenging settings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Mathews, Basil, 1879-1951

EBook No.: 16657

Published: Sep 5, 2005

Downloads: 180

Language: English

Subject: Missionaries

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Practical theology, Worship

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:16657:3 2005-09-05T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Mathews, Basil en urn:lccn:22006832 1