The Glory Of The Age: An Essay On The Spirit Of Missions (1833)

By John Foster and John Foster

Book Overview

""The Glory of the Age: An Essay on the Spirit of Missions"" is a book written by John Foster and published in 1833. The book is an exploration of the concept of missionary work and its impact on the world. Foster argues that the spirit of missions is a powerful force that can bring about positive change in society, and that it is the duty of Christians to spread the gospel to all corners of the globe.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which explores a different aspect of the spirit of missions. Foster begins by discussing the historical context of missionary work, tracing its roots back to the early Christian church. He then examines the modern missionary movement, which was gaining momentum in the early 19th century.Throughout the book, Foster emphasizes the importance of missionary work in spreading the gospel and promoting Christian values. He argues that missionary work is not just a religious obligation, but also a moral imperative for Christians. He also explores the challenges and obstacles that missionaries face, including cultural differences and language barriers.Overall, ""The Glory of the Age"" is a thoughtful and insightful exploration of the spirit of missions and its impact on the world. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of missionary work or the role of Christianity in society.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: 112088585X
• ISBN13: 9781120885852
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 196 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"