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Title: History and Ecclesiastical Relations of the Churches of the Presbyterial Order at Amoy, China
Note: Reading ease score: 57.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "History and Ecclesiastical Relations of the Churches of the Presbyterial Order" by Rev. J.V.N. Talmage is a historical account published in the mid-19th century. The work focuses on the Protestant missionary efforts and the development of churches in Amoy, China, particularly under the guidance of the Reformed Dutch Church. It discusses the ecclesiastical organization and the relationships among various Presbyterian denominations in the context of missionary activities. At the start of the work, Talmage outlines his motivations for writing, emphasizing the importance of ecclesiastical organization in mission fields and addressing misconceptions about the missionary methods in Amoy. He reflects on the arrival of the first Protestant missionaries in 1842 and chronicles the collaborative efforts of different missions, particularly those belonging to the American Reformed Dutch Church and the English Presbyterian Church. Talmage expresses concerns over how the organization of these churches is perceived at home and discusses the need for an accurate representation of their efforts to promote unity and proper governance aligned with Presbyterian polity, stressing the significance of adapting ecclesiastical principles to the unique challenges faced in a diverse and evolving mission field. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Talmage, John Van Nest, 1819-1892
EBook No.: 17002
Published: Nov 4, 2005
Downloads: 64
Language: English
Subject: Missions -- China
Subject: Presbyterian Church -- Missions
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Practical theology, Worship
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: History and Ecclesiastical Relations of the Churches of the Presbyterial Order at Amoy, China
Note: Reading ease score: 57.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by David Newman, Graeme Mackreth and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https:
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Summary: "History and Ecclesiastical Relations of the Churches of the Presbyterial Order" by Rev. J.V.N. Talmage is a historical account published in the mid-19th century. The work focuses on the Protestant missionary efforts and the development of churches in Amoy, China, particularly under the guidance of the Reformed Dutch Church. It discusses the ecclesiastical organization and the relationships among various Presbyterian denominations in the context of missionary activities. At the start of the work, Talmage outlines his motivations for writing, emphasizing the importance of ecclesiastical organization in mission fields and addressing misconceptions about the missionary methods in Amoy. He reflects on the arrival of the first Protestant missionaries in 1842 and chronicles the collaborative efforts of different missions, particularly those belonging to the American Reformed Dutch Church and the English Presbyterian Church. Talmage expresses concerns over how the organization of these churches is perceived at home and discusses the need for an accurate representation of their efforts to promote unity and proper governance aligned with Presbyterian polity, stressing the significance of adapting ecclesiastical principles to the unique challenges faced in a diverse and evolving mission field. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Talmage, John Van Nest, 1819-1892
EBook No.: 17002
Published: Nov 4, 2005
Downloads: 64
Language: English
Subject: Missions -- China
Subject: Presbyterian Church -- Missions
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Practical theology, Worship
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.