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An Abridgment Of David Brainerd's Journal Among The Indians

- Or The Rise And Progress Of A Remarkable Work Of Grace Among A Number Of The Indians (1748)

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An Abridgment of David Brainerd's Journal Among the Indians: Or The Rise and Progress of a Remarkable Work of Grace Among a Number of the Indians (1748) is a book that documents the spiritual journey of David Brainerd, an American missionary who lived among Native American tribes in the mid-18th century. The book is an abridged version of Brainerd's original journal, which was published posthumously in 1748.Brainerd's journal provides a firsthand account of his experiences living among the Indians, learning their language, and sharing the gospel with them. He describes the challenges he faced in gaining their trust and overcoming cultural barriers, as well as the successes he had in converting many of them to Christianity.The book is divided into chapters that cover different periods of Brainerd's life, from his early days as a missionary to his final days battling tuberculosis. Throughout the book, Brainerd's passion for his work and his unwavering faith in God are evident, as he perseveres in the face of adversity and remains committed to his mission to bring salvation to the Indians.Overall, An Abridgment of David Brainerd's Journal Among the Indians is a powerful testament to the transformative power of faith and the importance of cultural understanding in spreading the gospel. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American missions and the role of Christianity in Native American communities.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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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781166436360
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 122
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x7 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 172 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 10. december 2024
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An Abridgment of David Brainerd's Journal Among the Indians: Or The Rise and Progress of a Remarkable Work of Grace Among a Number of the Indians (1748) is a book that documents the spiritual journey of David Brainerd, an American missionary who lived among Native American tribes in the mid-18th century. The book is an abridged version of Brainerd's original journal, which was published posthumously in 1748.Brainerd's journal provides a firsthand account of his experiences living among the Indians, learning their language, and sharing the gospel with them. He describes the challenges he faced in gaining their trust and overcoming cultural barriers, as well as the successes he had in converting many of them to Christianity.The book is divided into chapters that cover different periods of Brainerd's life, from his early days as a missionary to his final days battling tuberculosis. Throughout the book, Brainerd's passion for his work and his unwavering faith in God are evident, as he perseveres in the face of adversity and remains committed to his mission to bring salvation to the Indians.Overall, An Abridgment of David Brainerd's Journal Among the Indians is a powerful testament to the transformative power of faith and the importance of cultural understanding in spreading the gospel. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American missions and the role of Christianity in Native American communities.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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