Two hundred years of the S. P. G. unfold in a clear, documentary narrative.
This historical account traces the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts from 1701 to 1900, showing how its records guided the spread of the Anglican church across colonies and foreign lands. It presents the work, the people, and the enduring effort to plant and sustain Christian missions worldwide.
The book surveys the Society’s reach—from Cape Town to the Americas and Asia—alongside the leaders, decisions, and challenges that shaped its mission. It combines archival material with contemporary reflections on how faith, culture, and empire met in the field.
- Learn how the SPG built colonial churches and mission centers, often alongside local communities.
- See how missionaries learned new languages and adapted to diverse environments.
- Understand the funding, governance, and long-term commitments that sustained the work.
- Discover the people, places, and events that defined two centuries of global outreach.
Ideal for readers of church history, colonial studies, and missionary history who seek a grounded, documentary perspective.