Publisher's Synopsis
The Dawn of the Modern Mission is a book written by William Fleming Stevenson and first published in 1887. The book is a historical account of the development of Christian missions from the 16th century up until the late 19th century. It covers the early missions of the Jesuits and Franciscans in South America, the work of the Moravians in Greenland and the West Indies, and the efforts of the British and American missionaries in India, China, and Africa.The book also explores the impact of the Enlightenment on Christian missions and the rise of the modern missionary movement in the 19th century. It discusses the role of women in missionary work and the establishment of missionary societies and training institutions.Stevenson's writing is scholarly and detailed, drawing on a wide range of sources to provide a comprehensive overview of the history of Christian missions. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christianity, the development of missionary work, and the impact of Christian missions on the societies they sought to serve.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.