John Gibson Paton, Missionary To The New Hebrides An Autobiography (1890)
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Produktdetails
Einband
Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
01.10.2008
Herausgeber
James PatonVerlag
Kessinger Publishing, LLCSeitenzahl
396
Maße (L/B/H)
22,9/15,2/2,1 cm
Gewicht
572 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-1-4371-3534-3
John Gibson Paton, Missionary to the New Hebrides: An Autobiography is a memoir written by John Gibson Paton, a Scottish Protestant missionary who worked in the New Hebrides (now Vanuatu) in the late 19th century. The book was first published in 1890 and chronicles Paton's life and work as a missionary, as well as his personal struggles and triumphs.Paton's story begins with his childhood in Scotland, where he was raised in a devout Christian family. He describes his early years as a student and his decision to become a missionary, despite opposition from his family and friends. Paton then recounts his journey to the New Hebrides, where he and his wife Mary worked to establish a mission among the local people.The book provides a detailed account of Paton's experiences in the New Hebrides, including his efforts to learn the local language, his interactions with the islanders, and his struggles with illness and hardship. Paton also describes the challenges of establishing a mission in a remote and often hostile environment, including conflicts with local chiefs and resistance from traditional religious practices.Throughout the book, Paton emphasizes the importance of his faith and his belief in the power of Christianity to transform lives. He also reflects on the role of missionaries in bringing civilization and progress to the ""savage"" peoples of the world, a view that was common among Western Christians at the time.Despite its sometimes controversial perspective, John Gibson Paton, Missionary to the New Hebrides: An Autobiography remains an important historical document, offering a firsthand account of the experiences of a 19th-century missionary in the Pacific. The book is also a testament to the resilience and determination of a man who dedicated his life to spreading the gospel and improving the lives of others.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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