Description

The History of Christian Missions is a comprehensive book written by Charles Henry Robinson, first published in 1915. This book provides a detailed account of the history of Christian missions, covering the period from the early Christian era to the early 20th century. The author explores the origins of Christian missions, their spread throughout the world, and the impact they had on different cultures and societies.The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a particular period or region. The first section covers the early Christian era and the spread of Christianity throughout the Roman Empire. The following sections explore the missions to the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and the Americas. The author also discusses the challenges faced by Christian missionaries, including language and cultural barriers, persecution, and conflicts with other religions.Throughout the book, Robinson emphasizes the importance of Christian missions as a means of spreading the Gospel and promoting Christian values. He also highlights the contributions of individual missionaries, such as Saint Patrick, Francis Xavier, and David Livingstone.Overall, the History of Christian Missions is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christianity and its impact on the world. With its detailed accounts and engaging narrative style, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the subject that is both informative and enjoyable to read.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.