The Story Of Carey, Marshman And Ward - John Clark Marshman - Bog

""The Story of Carey, Marshman and Ward: The Serampore Missionaries"" is a historical book written by John Clark Marshman in 1864. The book tells the story of three Christian missionaries - William Carey, Joshua Marshman, and William Ward - who founded the Serampore Mission in Bengal, India in the early 19th century.The book is divided into three parts, each focusing on one of the missionaries. The first part tells the story of William Carey, who is widely regarded as the father of modern missions. Carey was a Baptist minister who was inspired by the Great Commission to spread the Gospel to the ends of the earth. He arrived in India in 1793 and spent the next 41 years working tirelessly to translate the Bible into Indian languages, establish schools and colleges, and preach the Gospel to the people of India.The second part of the book focuses on Joshua Marshman, who was Carey's colleague and friend. Marshman was a gifted linguist who played a key role in translating the Bible into several Indian languages. He also founded several schools and colleges, including the Serampore College, which became one of the most prestigious educational institutions in India.The third and final part of the book tells the story of William Ward, who was also a close friend of Carey and Marshman. Ward was a printer and publisher who played a crucial role in printing and distributing the Bible in India. He also founded several orphanages and hospitals, and worked tirelessly to improve the lives of the poor and marginalized in India.Overall, ""The Story of Carey, Marshman and Ward: The Serampore Missionaries"" is a fascinating and inspiring account of three remarkable men who dedicated their lives to spreading the Gospel and improving the lives of the people of India. The book provides a detailed and insightful look into the history of Christian missions in India, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Christianity or the history of India.""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.