| Author |
Schneider, Carl |
| Title |
Der Held von Uganda: Leben und Wirken des Pioniermissionars Alexander Mackay
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 71.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Heiko Evermann and the Online Distributed
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| Summary |
"Der Held von Uganda: Leben und Wirken des Pioniermissionars Alexander Mackay" by Carl Schneider is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the life and missionary work of Alexander Mackay, focusing on his significant contributions to the missionary efforts in Uganda during the late 19th century. It delves into his upbringing, education, and the challenges he faced in establishing a Christian presence in the region. The opening of the work sets the stage for Mackay's story, describing the impetus for the Uganda mission initiated by explorer Henry M. Stanley's passionate article urging English Christians to support the mission. It introduces Mackay as a gifted youth, educated in a devout household, whose early interests in practical sciences equipped him for future challenges. As he embarks on his journey to Uganda, the text foreshadows the trials he will encounter while providing insight into his deep faith, commitment to education, and practical skills that he will deploy in his revolutionary work among the people of Uganda. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
German |
| LoC Class |
BV: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Practical theology, Worship
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| Subject |
Missionaries -- Biography
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| Subject |
Mackay, A. M. (Alexander Murdoch), 1849-1890
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| Subject |
Missions -- Uganda
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
48502 |
| Release Date |
Mar 16, 2015 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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