Christian Work in Australasia (Classic Reprint): With Notes on the Settlement and Progress of the Colonies - Couverture souple

James Bickford

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1330433955 ISBN 13 : 9781330433959

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore how faith, schools, and missions shaped Australia’s early colonies—and how religious freedom helped communities grow. This nonfiction work surveys theAustralian colonies, their climate, land, people, and the role of church life in shaping society. It combines observations from settlers, missionary letters, and the author’s own notes to present a grounded view of the region and its spiritual development.

The book frames the vast continent by region, highlights climate and soil, and discusses the rise of education, missions, and ecclesiastical governance. It emphasizes practical progress, such as schooling, farming, railways, telegraphs, and the spread of Christian work, while tracing the governance structures that supported a free and diverse religious landscape.

- Learn how settlers described Australia’s climate, geography, and natural resources.
- See how missions and schools formed the backbone of community life.
- Understand the development of colonial government and church organization.
- Get a sense of the hopes, challenges, and relationships shaping early Australian society.

Ideal for readers of religious history, colonial studies, and anyone curious about how faith and public life intersected in the settler era.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1330433955
• ISBN 13: 9781330433959
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 354
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