The Call of Cathay: A Study in Missionary Work and Opportunity in China Old and New (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

W. Arthur Cornaby

9780267420971: The Call of Cathay: A Study in Missionary Work and Opportunity in China Old and New (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0267420978 ISBN 13: 9780267420971

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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A historical study of Christian missions in China, from their early arrivals to the growth of churches, schools, and medical work that touched everyday life.

In this edition, readers discover how Wesleyan and other missions shaped Central China and Hupeh, with a focus on key centers like Hankow, Wuchang, and their surrounding stations. The narrative follows the people, events, and institutions that formed a lasting missionary presence across a turbulent era, balancing faith, culture, and practical outreach. This is a concise, accessible look at centuries of cross‑cultural effort and its impact on communities in inland China.

Profiles of missionary pioneers and the communities they served
Development of schools, hospitals, and publishing efforts
Illustrative anecdotes about early converts and local partnerships
Context on historical events that influenced mission work in China

Ideal for readers of church history, mission studies, or anyone curious about China’s social and religious changes in the modern era.
The book speaks to those seeking a grounded, readable account of long‑term missionary work and its place in Chinese society.

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