The Journal and Selected Letters of William Carey
Department
Christian Studies
Files
Description
William Carey, an English Baptist pastor, has been called the "Father of the Modern Mission Movement." For the first time, his letters and journals are compiled and made available as a tutor for missionaries today.
This book contains the edited version of the complete journal of Carey's letters addressing mission strategy, support, struggles, daily life, spirituality, and other important issues missionaries faced. The Journal and Selected Letters of William Carey reveals William Carey's unique understanding of the mission task. It allows insight into the character and personality of one of the most famous Christian missionary heroes. (From the publisher's website.)
Following Carey's lead, many Baptists and other denominations formed organizations for the purpose of missions in foreign lands. In addition, Carey's work on the mission field blazed new trails as he practiced mission strategies and methods that became standard operating procedure for missionaries of succeeding generations.
This book contains the edited version of the complete journal of Carey written from 1793-1795, his first years in India, along with excerpts from Carey's letters addressing mission strategy, support, struggles, daily life, spirituality, and other important issues missionaries faced. The Journal and Selected Letters of William Carey reveals William Carey's unique understanding of the mission task. It allows insight into the character and personality of one of the most famous Christian missionary heroes. (From the publisher's website.)
ISBN
9781573121972
Publication Date
5-15-2000
Document Type
Book
Publisher
Smyth & Helwys Publishing
City
Macon, GA
Publisher Statement
Copyright 2000 Smyth & Helwys
Keywords
William Carey, diary, missionary, India
Disciplines
Missions and World Christianity
Recommended Citation
Carter, Terry G., "The Journal and Selected Letters of William Carey" (2000). Books and Monographs. 19.
https://scholarlycommons.obu.edu/mono/19