A Brief Account of the Rise and Progress of the Change in Religious Opinion: Now Taking Place in Dingle, and the West of the County of Kerry, Ireland (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Mrs. D. P. Thompson

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0483842125 ISBN 13: 9780483842120

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Exploring faith, clash, and hope in 19th‑century Dingle

A vivid account of religious outreach and community conflict, this edition presents letters, diary notes, and reports from a group of Protestant missionaries working in Kerry, Ireland. It offers a window into the beliefs, tensions, and daily life that shaped the era.

The text follows a mission on the island and in the town, showing how conversations about faith sparked strong reactions, courage, and moments of grace. Readings of scripture, encounters with Catholic neighbors, and reflections on patience, perseverance, and the cost of belief reveal the human side of religious change.

• Personal accounts of island life, schooling, and outreach among fishermen and families
• Descriptions of debates over doctrine, priests, and religious authority
• Moments of doubt, faith, and resolve that drive a community’s spiritual journey
• Reflections on leadership, persecution, and the hope found in shared faith

Ideal for readers interested in religious history, social histories of Ireland, and the lived experience of 19th‑century missionary work.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0483842125
• ISBN 13: 9780483842120
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 225