History Of The Missions Of The American Board Of Commissioners For Foreign Missions To The Oriental Churches, Volume I.   By: Rufus Anderson (1796-1880)

History Of The Missions Of The American Board Of Commissioners For Foreign Missions To The Oriental Churches, Volume I. by Rufus Anderson provides a detailed and insightful account of the mission work conducted by the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions in the Oriental Churches. Anderson's thorough research and compelling writing style offer readers a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and successes faced by missionaries in spreading Christianity in the Middle East.

The book is divided into chapters that focus on specific regions and missions, allowing readers to gain a deeper insight into the different cultural and religious contexts in which the missions were carried out. Anderson's meticulous attention to detail and his deep knowledge of the subject matter make this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christian missions in the Middle East.

One of the book's strengths is the way in which Anderson presents the perspectives of both the missionaries and the local communities they were working with, giving readers a well-rounded view of the missionary experience. Additionally, the book is filled with fascinating anecdotes and personal accounts that bring the history to life and make it more engaging for the reader.

Overall, History Of The Missions Of The American Board Of Commissioners For Foreign Missions To The Oriental Churches, Volume I. is a well-researched and engaging book that sheds light on an important chapter in the history of Christian missions. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Christianity and the spread of the faith in the Middle East.

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Missions to the Oriental Churches occupy a large space in the forty nine volumes of the Missionary Herald, and in as many Annual Reports of the Board; and in view of the multitude of facts, from which selections must be made to do justice to the several missions, it will readily be seen, that their history cannot be compressed into a single volume. The Missions may be regarded as seven or eight in number; considering the Palestine and Syria missions as really but one, and the several Armenian missions as also one. The history of the Syria mission, in its connection with the American Board, covers a period of fifty one years; that of the Nestorian, thirty seven; that of the Greek mission, forty three; of the Assyrian (as a separate mission), ten; of the Armenian mission, to the present time, forty; and of the Bulgarian, twelve... Continue reading book >>