Publisher's Synopsis
CHRISTIAN FREDERICK SWARTZ (1726-1798) was born in Brandenburg, Germany. His father was a pastor and gave his son religious instruction. Christian learned the Tamul language and he was sent to India in 1750. He presided over the missionary station in Trichinopoly and Tanjore. During 50 years in Christian service he preached the Gospel, established schools, and gave materially to help the poor.