| Author |
Various |
| Title |
The American Missionary — Volume 50, No. 04, April, 1896
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 76.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Summary |
"The American Missionary — Volume 50, No. 04, April, 1896" by Various is a historical publication written in the late 19th century. This work serves as a periodical focusing on the efforts and experiences of the American Missionary Association, detailing their initiatives in education, church activities, and community service primarily for African Americans and other marginalized groups in the South following the Civil War. It covers various topics such as fundraising campaigns, educational developments, and examples of successes and challenges within their mission work. The opening of this volume introduces the Jubilee Year Fund initiative, which aims to raise $100,000 to support vital mission work and alleviate debt within the organization. It highlights the need for contributions from the church community to sustain educational institutions and church services that benefit impoverished communities in the South. Additionally, it discusses the impact of the Association's schools and churches on the lives of marginalized people, specifically addressing the ongoing struggles against ignorance, poverty, and unsuitable leadership among the African American population. The early segments also include personal testimonies and organizational updates, inviting readers to engage with the mission's objectives and encouraging participation in uplifting these communities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
BV: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Practical theology, Worship
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| Subject |
Congregational churches -- Missions -- Periodicals
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| Subject |
Home missions -- Periodicals
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
20093 |
| Release Date |
Dec 12, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jun 20, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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