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Faith in action: how Danish missions sparked a lasting Protestant presence in India
Discover the early efforts that brought Tamil and Portuguese language work to life in Tranquebar, and meet the people whose courage turned a distant posting into a pioneering mission field.
This account follows the Danish and German missionaries who, starting in 1707, built worship spaces, taught children, and learned a new tongue to reach the Tamil-speaking population. It highlights the hard path they faced—from poverty and hostility to imprisonment and perseverance—revealing how devotion and practical effort together shaped the earliest Protestant outreach on the Indian mainland.
- How language study and vernacular education opened doors to local communities
- Profiles of key figures and the personal costs of mission work
- The role of prayer, resilience, and strategic partnerships in mission growth
- Historical context for early Protestant evangelism in Asia
Ideal for readers of religious history and those interested in the global spread of missionary work.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the little-known origins and early history of Protestant missions, especially those of the English, Dutch, and Danes in the 16th and 17th centuries. The author traces the evolution of the Protestant missionary movement from its tentative beginnings, through various individual and collective initiatives, to the establishment of organized missionary societies. The book explores the motives and challenges faced by early missionaries, the theological and practical issues they grappled with, and the impact of their work on the indigenous populations they encountered. It sheds light on the evolution of missionary thought and practices, and its significance for understanding the global expansion of Christianity. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331754015_0
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