The Life And Letters Of Jacob Burkhard: Missionary To India

by Mary Yoder Burkhard

Book Overview

The Life And Letters Of Jacob Burkhard: Missionary To India is a biographical account of the life and work of Jacob Burkhard, a missionary who dedicated his life to spreading Christianity in India. The book is written by Mary Yoder Burkhard, his wife, who provides a detailed account of their life together and the challenges they faced as missionaries in a foreign country.The book begins with an introduction to Jacob Burkhard's early life, including his childhood and education. It then moves on to his decision to become a missionary and his journey to India, where he spent the majority of his life. The book covers his work in India, including his efforts to establish schools, hospitals, and churches. It also discusses his interactions with the local people and the challenges he faced in adapting to a new culture.Throughout the book, Mary Yoder Burkhard includes excerpts from Jacob Burkhard's letters, providing insight into his thoughts, feelings, and experiences. The book also includes photographs and illustrations that help to bring the story to life.Overall, The Life And Letters Of Jacob Burkhard: Missionary To India is a fascinating account of one man's dedication to his faith and his mission to spread it to others. It provides a unique perspective on the challenges faced by missionaries in foreign countries and the impact they can have on the communities they 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432568507
• ISBN13: 9781432568504
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 244 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"