The Social Work of Christian Missions (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Taylor, Alva W.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1330864034 ISBN 13 : 9781330864036

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Healing the world through service and the gospel

This book shows how Christian missions have sought to meet human need through medical care, education, and benevolent work. It argues that the Christian message can open hearts, break down barriers, and inspire communities to care for the vulnerable. The text highlights how medical missions gain access to leaders and families, bring relief to pain, and create lasting trust. It notes hospitals, orphanages, and clinics as channels that carry both care and the message of Christ. It also describes how education, women’s empowerment, and social reform efforts grow from compassionate action and shared humanity.

• Medical missions opening doors where hostility or prejudice once stood
• Hospitals, clinics, and orphanages extending care across villages and nations
• Education, literacy, and job training as paths to lasting change
• Women and families gaining dignity through benevolent service and outreach

Ideal for readers curious about the practical, social aspects of Christian missions and their impact on communities around the world.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1330864034
• ISBN 13: 9781330864036
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 301
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