Walker of Tinnevelly - Softcover

Carmichael, Amy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1508746524 ISBN 13: 9781508746522

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2015

Synopsis

Thomas Walker (1859-1912) was a missionary and fiery revival preacher in India. He went to South India with the CMS (Church Missionary Society) in Tirrunevelly from 1885 until his death in 1912.
Walker mastered the Tamil language, was well versed in Indian poetry and classical literature and left a rich literary legacy including the translation of many hymns into Tamil.
He was a powerful preacher and helped form many evangelistic traveling groups. While he faced much opposition from Hindus he also saw sparks of revival, especially in 1905-1906. He was a mentor and teacher to Amy Carmichael and encouraged her in her work among temple girls and women.

• 39 chapters• Includes photographs of Walker • Fully edited - not a scanned copy of an old book!

About this title

About the Author

Amy Carmichael (1867-1951), a well known poet, hymnwriter, and author, spent fifty-six years in India as a missionary. The legacy of her work stand as a lasting testimony to the courageous young woman from Northern Ireland who stepped into the darkness surrounding her and found the greatest "refuge" of allthe sheltering love of God.

Edition details

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1508746524
• ISBN 13: 9781508746522
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 304