West And East: The Expansion Of Christendom And The Naturalization Of Christianity In The Orient In The Nineteenth Century (1920)

By Edward Caldwell Moore

Book Overview

""West and East: The Expansion of Christendom and the Naturalization of Christianity in the Orient in the Nineteenth Century"" is a historical book written by Edward Caldwell Moore and published in 1920. The book explores the expansion of Christianity in the 19th century, particularly in the Orient, and the ways in which it was adapted to local cultures and customs.Moore examines the various ways in which Christianity was introduced to and embraced by different cultures in the East, and how it was influenced by the social and political contexts of the time. He also considers the impact of Western imperialism and colonialism on the spread of Christianity, and the ways in which missionaries and other Christian leaders navigated these complex power dynamics.The book covers a range of topics, including the role of education in the spread of Christianity, the relationship between Christianity and Islam, and the challenges faced by Christian missionaries in the face of cultural resistance and political upheaval. Moore draws on a wide range of primary sources, including letters, diaries, and other historical documents, to provide a detailed and nuanced portrait of this important period in the history of Christianity.Overall, ""West and East"" offers a comprehensive and thought-provoking analysis of the expansion of Christianity in the 19th century, shedding light on the complex interactions between different cultures and religions during this time of rapid change and transformation.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: 1104527537
• ISBN13: 9781104527532
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 430 Pages
• Weight: 1.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"