The History Of The Church Missionary Society - Eugene Stock - Bog

""The History of the Church Missionary Society: Its Environment, Its Men and Its Work"" is a comprehensive account of the Church Missionary Society (CMS) from its inception in 1799 to the end of the 19th century. Written by Eugene Stock, a prominent member of the CMS, the book provides a detailed overview of the society's work, including its missionary efforts in Africa, Asia, and the Pacific. The book begins by examining the social and political context that led to the formation of the CMS, including the rise of the Evangelical movement in Britain and the abolition of the slave trade. It then goes on to detail the early years of the society, including its first missions to Sierra Leone and India. Throughout the book, Stock provides biographical sketches of key figures in the CMS, including its founders and prominent missionaries such as Henry Martyn and David Livingstone. He also describes the challenges faced by the society, including opposition from local rulers and the difficulties of evangelizing in unfamiliar cultures. Overall, ""The History of the Church Missionary Society"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christian missions or the role of religion in colonialism. It provides a detailed and nuanced account of the CMS's work, highlighting both its successes and failures.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.