The new Acts of the Apostles, or the Marvels of Modern Missions

By Arthur Tappan Pierson

Book Overview

The New Acts of the Apostles or The Marvels of Modern Missions is a book written by Arthur Tappan Pierson in 1894. The book is a series of lectures that were delivered as part of the Duff Missionary Lectureship. The lectures focus on the foundation of modern missions and the work of missionaries around the world. Pierson explores the idea that the work of missionaries can be seen as a continuation of the work of the apostles in the New Testament. He provides examples of the incredible work that missionaries have accomplished in spreading the gospel to people all over the world. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of modern missions. Pierson discusses the role of women in missionary work, the importance of education in spreading the gospel, and the challenges that missionaries face when working in different cultures. Overall, The New Acts of the Apostles or The Marvels of Modern Missions is a comprehensive examination of the work of missionaries and the impact that they have had on the world. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christian missions and the ongoing work of spreading the gospel.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: 1437333176
• ISBN13: 9781437333176
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 512 Pages
• Weight: 1.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"