The Further Account of the Progress of the Gospel Amongst the Indians in New England

By John Eliot

Book Overview

""The Further Account of the Progress of the Gospel Amongst the Indians in New England"" is a historical book written by John Eliot. The book provides a detailed account of the spread of Christianity among the Native American tribes in New England during the 17th century. Eliot, a Puritan missionary, played a significant role in this movement and was instrumental in translating the Bible into the Algonquian language. The book covers a range of topics, including the challenges faced by the missionaries, the conversion of the Native Americans, and the impact of Christianity on their way of life. It also sheds light on the cultural and social differences between the Puritans and the Native Americans, and how these differences were overcome. Eliot's writing is informative, insightful, and provides a fascinating glimpse into a pivotal period in American history. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Christianity in America, Native American culture, or the early colonial period.1660. This treatise contains a relation of the concessions made by several Indians in the presence of the Elders and Members of several churches, in order that they may be admitted into Church-fellowship. Written in Old English.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: 1162613793
• ISBN13: 9781162613796
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 90 Pages
• Weight: 0.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.3" x 11.0"