William Carey: Father of Missions (Heroes of the Faith (Barbour Paperback)) [Paperback]

Sam Wellman (Author)

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Series: Heroes of the Faith (Barbour Paperback) | Publication Date: November 1, 1997

As a shoemaker turned missionary, he mastered the languages of India to spread the Word of God, and was called "Father of Modern Missions."

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Book Description

Amidst the millions of committed Christians in each generation, a handful rise to special prominence. Learn more about their exciting and inspiring lives in Barbour's "Heroes of the Faith" series.

As a shoemaker turned missionary, he mastered the languages of India to spread the Word of God and was called "Father of Modern Missions".

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Barbour Publishing, Incorporated (November 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1577481062
• ISBN-13: 978-1577481065
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,364,182 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Sam Wellman, PhD, is a writer of numerous biographies. His latest book is 'Frederick the Wise: Seen and Unseen Lives of Martin Luther's Protector', published by Wild Centuries Press. He has traveled to Germany many times and twice stayed for several months (Berlin and Wittenberg). He blogs and tweets on Martin Luther and Frederick the Wise. He lives near Wichita, Kansas.

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A FINE STORY ABOUT A TRUE HERO, December 27, 2002

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This review is from: William Carey: Father of Missions (Heroes of the Faith (Barbour Paperback)) (Paperback)

It will not be an overstatement to call William Carey the father of modern missionary works.
This cobbler-turned-evangelist showed the slave-raiders of his era that there was a lot to do in foreign lands than to wedge slave-hunts. He truly loved humanity, and persevered in order to expand his apostolic works. He is a true hero.
This is another fine book from Wellman!