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- Or How The Gospel Reached The Nelson River Indians (1895)

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Oowikapun: Or How The Gospel Reached The Nelson River Indians is a historical book written by Egerton Ryerson Young in 1895. The book chronicles the efforts of Christian missionaries to bring the gospel to the indigenous people of the Nelson River region in Canada during the late 19th century.Young, who was himself a missionary, describes the challenges faced by the missionaries as they attempted to establish a Christian presence among the Nelson River Indians. He details the cultural differences between the indigenous people and the missionaries, as well as the difficulties in communicating the gospel message in a way that was meaningful and relevant to the local population.The book also provides a fascinating glimpse into the daily lives and customs of the Nelson River Indians, including their hunting and fishing practices, their social structure, and their spiritual beliefs. Young's descriptions of the landscape and wildlife of the region are also vivid and evocative, painting a picture of a remote and rugged wilderness.Overall, Oowikapun is a compelling and informative account of a crucial period in the history of Canadian missions and the indigenous peoples of the Nelson River region. It offers valuable insights into the challenges and rewards of cross-cultural evangelism, as well as a rich and detailed portrait of a unique and fascinating culture.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:
  • 9781165665655
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 158
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x9 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 218 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 12. december 2024
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Oowikapun: Or How The Gospel Reached The Nelson River Indians is a historical book written by Egerton Ryerson Young in 1895. The book chronicles the efforts of Christian missionaries to bring the gospel to the indigenous people of the Nelson River region in Canada during the late 19th century.Young, who was himself a missionary, describes the challenges faced by the missionaries as they attempted to establish a Christian presence among the Nelson River Indians. He details the cultural differences between the indigenous people and the missionaries, as well as the difficulties in communicating the gospel message in a way that was meaningful and relevant to the local population.The book also provides a fascinating glimpse into the daily lives and customs of the Nelson River Indians, including their hunting and fishing practices, their social structure, and their spiritual beliefs. Young's descriptions of the landscape and wildlife of the region are also vivid and evocative, painting a picture of a remote and rugged wilderness.Overall, Oowikapun is a compelling and informative account of a crucial period in the history of Canadian missions and the indigenous peoples of the Nelson River region. It offers valuable insights into the challenges and rewards of cross-cultural evangelism, as well as a rich and detailed portrait of a unique and fascinating culture.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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