The Man with the Book; or, The Bible Among the People. by John Matthias Weylland
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| Author | Weylland, John Matthias, 1823?-1897 |
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| Title | The Man with the Book; or, The Bible Among the People. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 71.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Man with the Book; or, The Bible Among the People" by John Matthias Weylland is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work describes the efforts of Christian missionaries to engage with and positively influence the impoverished and marginalized communities in London's Paradise Court. Weylland aims to illustrate the power of the Bible and simple Christianity in transforming lives while emphasizing the earnest dedication required by the missionaries in such challenging environments. The opening of the narrative introduces Paradise Court as a dilapidated and overcrowded area in London where the poorest of the poor reside. The newly appointed young missionary, full of hope and determination, embarks on his first visit, encountering a variety of desperate and morally compromised characters, including thieves and struggling families. As he navigates the grim realities, he faces hostility and rejection but also moments of compassion and hopeful engagement, particularly with a grieving widow and other individuals yearning for a better life. This initial chapter sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the struggles and triumphs that follow as the missionary attempts to bring hope and salvation to the forgotten souls of the court. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BV: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Practical theology, Worship |
| Subject | London City Mission |
| Subject | City missions |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 38330 |
| Release Date | Dec 17, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 38 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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