The Father Of Our Missions: Being The Story Of The Life And Labours Of Thomas Coke (1871)

Moister, William

ISBN 10: 110491297X / ISBN 13: 9781104912970

Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2009

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Father Of Our Missions: Being The Story Of The Life And Labours Of Thomas Coke (1871)
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 110491297X
• ISBN 13: 9781104912970
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

The book titled ""The Father Of Our Missions: Being The Story Of The Life And Labours Of Thomas Coke"" was written by William Moister in 1871. This book offers a comprehensive account of the life and work of Thomas Coke, who is considered the father of modern missions. The author provides a detailed narrative of Coke's early life, his education, and his conversion to Christianity. The book also covers his involvement in the Methodist Church and his role in the establishment of the Methodist Missionary Society. Moister describes Coke's extensive travels, including his missionary work in America, the West Indies, and Sierra Leone. He also recounts Coke's efforts to establish a mission in India, which ultimately proved unsuccessful. The book offers insight into Coke's personal life, including his marriage and family relationships. It also provides an overview of his theological beliefs and his contributions to the development of the Methodist Church. Overall, ""The Father Of Our Missions"" is a comprehensive and informative account of the life and work of Thomas Coke, offering readers a valuable perspective on the history of modern Christian missions.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.