ByRob
Edwin Hodder’s 6 volume work intended to provide an overview of the progress of Christian Missions since the 17th Century extends to over 1,700 pages and is profusely illustrated throughout. In particular, the detailed colour maps included in each volume are worth examining closely. My thanks to Redcliffe College for providing me with a copy…
ByRob
One of the most poignant periods of mission history took place as part of the Boxer Rebellion in China between 1899 and 1901. Thousands of native Chinese Christians and many members of the China Inland Mission lost their lives at this time. This book commemorates those who lost their lives and tells the story of…
ByRob
Paul King’s history of missionary work in China includes a survey of China’s history before the Nestorians first brought Christianity there in the 8th century. It goes on to describe the growth of the church up to the early 20th Century. My thanks to Redcliffe College for providing me with a copy of this book…
ByRob
Kilgour’s history of Bible translation was written to serve as a record of what had been achieved by the beginning of World War II. It also indicated which people-groups were still waiting for a Bible in their own language. The volume contains numerous illustrative maps, which I have included in greyscale. My thanks to Redcliffe…