Forsaking all for Christ - Henry Martyn
A new biography of Henry Martyn who was a missionary in India and Persia at the beginning of the 19th century and who pioneered the witness to Moslems. His impressive devotion to Christ was remarked upon by his contemporaries and through his journal and other papers his example has inspired believers ever since.
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Order Code
123353
£12.95
Content
The Genesis of this Book
Publishers's Note
Foreword by George Verwer
Prologue
- The Change that Made a Difference
- Early Years
- Godly Influences
- Decision and Opposition
- Vocation and Preparation
- The Cost of Total Commitment
- Miss Lydia Grenfell
- Farewell to the Dearest
- Separation without Detachment
- That All May Know and Believe
- Sea Voyage to India
- Arrival at Calcutta
- Acquaintance with William Carey
- Assignment to Dinapore
- Top Missionary Priority
- Triumphing Over Adversities
- Fateful Transfer to Cawnpore
- Mrs Mary Sherwood's Impressions
- Excitement and Reservation
- The Strong Urge of his Soul
- Recommendation and Consideration
- New Horizons: Arabia and Persia
- Ten Month's Residence in Shiraz
- Confessor and Contender for the Christian Faith
- Jubilant Release: The Persian New Testament
- His Unfulfilled Longings
- Return to England: Anticipation and Apprehension
- Journey into Turkey: The Beginning of the End
- The Impact of his Life
- Institutional Memorials
- Written Records
- Burden and Vision
- Intellectual Achievements
- Testimony and Tribute
Epiloque: Though Dead he Speaks
Maps
Bibliography and other reference sources
Index
| Author | Henry, B. V. |
|---|---|
| Binding | hb |
| ISBN-Number | 978-1-85307-229-1 |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 168 |
| Subject | History |