William Carey (Paperback)

~ S Pearce Carey (Author)

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A beautifully produced biography of the 'father of modern missions'. Peace Carey s compelling pages convey the very atmosphere of that extraordinary period of missionary advance. This life of Carey is structured around a series of remarkable events, always unplanned and unexpected, which opened the way to undreamed of achievements. Carey and his colleagues overcame mountainous obstacles to become the most productive church planters and Bible translators of all time. No other work compares with this moving treatment.

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In 1793 William Carey - universally regarded as the 'father of modern missions' – sailed from Dover to Calcutta to begin the most celebrated forty years in the annals of missionary achievement.

Sustained through early years of privation and heartache, Carey – together with the colleagues who joined him – not only accomplished more than any missionary before or since, but by his example lit a fire of missionary zeal through all the Christian churches of Britain and America.

This outstanding biography 'towers like an o'ertopping alp above the other records'. S. Pearce Carey, distinguished great-grandson of the missionary, was a 'master of the biographical craft'. Here he movingly unfolds the Carey story to display the man, and also the wonderful providences of God that led him throughout his remarkable labours.

Few Christian biographies so greatly inspire, move and inform as this superb account of the country shoe-maker who became the best known missionary in Christendom, second to the apostle Paul. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 437 pages
• Publisher: Wakeman Trust (April 11, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1870855612
• ISBN-13: 978-1870855617
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #129,013 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars An Outstanding Christian Biography, January 7, 2009

By	A. Clark "Andy" (Delaware, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is the best biography I've ever read, and possibly one of the best books I've ever read. S. Pearce Carey (William Carey's great-grandson, a preacher himself) is an excellent writer and did extensive research to bring the full details about the life of William Carey.

This book is an amazing testament to the faithfulness of God in missions as he sustained and prospered the work of Carey and others in Calcutta. I was brought to tears on more than one occasion while reading about the tragedy and triumph of the missions work in India.

A must-read for all Christians.

5.0 out of 5 stars William Carey, August 12, 2008

By	Joy H. Horne "Joybells" (Milford, Delaware) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: William Carey (Hardcover)

This book though written in a style not popular these days it is still the most comprehensive and informative biuography on the life of a great missionary pioneer.