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Biography off: William Carey, (1761-1834) Missionary pioneer and statesman
The life of William Carey is a remarkable one. Born in 1767 – he lived until the age 66 passing away in 1834.He was a shoemaker, brilliant at studying and learning a number of languages and a pioneer in the field of missions. He convinced many churches to fund a missionary society and send missionaries out. He had a unique vision for missions involving groups of missionaries to settle in the same location and work together in evangelizing the lost. He spent much of his life implementing this in India. He translated scripture into many languages, printed them in India, founded a Christian college and taught converts to pastor their own churches.
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| Author: | F. Deauville Walker |
| ISBNr: | 0802495621 9780802495624 |
