Ken Stewart on Daniel Defoe’s Robinson Crusoe: Fictional Missionary in Britain’s Pre-Missionary Age

This book was written for the occasion of 25th anniversary of the Medical Missions Auxilliary of the Baptist Missionary Society. The Appendices helpfully document the names and dates of those who served as medical missionaries from 1793 to 1928. My thanks to Redcliffe College for providing me with a copy to digitise. This book is…

This massive 851 page Encyclopedia provides a tremendously detailed snapshot of the progress of Christian Missions up to 1904. As one would expect it also reflects many of the prejudices of its age – see the entry on Australia, for example. My thanks to the Cambridge Centre For Christianity Worldwide for providing me with a…

Frank H.L. Paton tells the story of Lomai of Lenakel, evangelist to the New Hebrides (modern day Vanuatu). My thanks to Redcliffe College for providing me with a copy to scan. This volume is in the Public Domain. Frank H.L. Paton [1870-1938], Lomai of Lenakel. A Hero of the New Hebrides. A Fresh Chapter in…

R. Fletcher Moorshead [1874-1934] provides a handbook for doctors and nurses preparing for missionary service overseas. The book covers both the theological and practical aspects of the role. My thanks to Redcliffe College for providing a copy of this book to digitise. This title is in the public domain. R. Fletcher Moorshead [1874-1934], The Way…

The sub-title of this book tells you all you need to know! My thanks to Redcliffe College for providing a copy for scanning. This title is in the Public Domain. John C. Lambert [1857-1917], Missionary Heroes in North & South America. True Stories of the Intrepid Bravery and Stirring Adventures of Missionaries With Uncivilised Man,…