
An Enquiry Into The Obligations Of Christians To Use Means For The Conversion Of The Heathens; In Which The Religious State Of The Different Nations Of The World, The Success Of Former Undertakings, And The Practicability Of Further Undertakings, Are Consider
William Carey(Author)
Alpha Editions (Publisher)
Published on 5. August 2021
Book
Paperback/Softback
50 pages
978-93-5484-198-9 (ISBN)
Description
A spark of historic conviction and a call to action: Carey's inquiry asks us what it means for Christians to use every means for the conversion of the heathens, and how nations and faiths are moving under the pressure of a changing world.
This short, rigorous volume surveys the religious state of the world, the outcomes of past efforts, and the practical feasibility of further undertakings. It blends a clear husbandry of ethical argument with the urgency of evangelical mission, offering a compact, readable history of Britain and missions context alongside a thoughtful treatise on missionary ethics. For readers today, it's a bridge between late eighteenth¿century Britain and contemporary religious education material, a source for church historians, scholars of nonconformist missions literature, and anyone seeking a grounded introduction to the priorities and tensions of global outreach.
Its value extends beyond the page: a landmark in historical religious thought, a study in how faith and action meet policy, rhetoric, and a global outlook. A book that feels both intimate and universal, it will appeal to casual readers and classic¿literature collectors alike-an artefact that invites debate, reflection, and worthy rereading.
Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Delhi
India
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 4 mm
Weight
89 gr
ISBN-13
978-93-5484-198-9 (9789354841989)
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