Joseph Booth in Australasia. The Making of a Maverick Missionary

Autor*innen

• Klaus Fiedler

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• 94 Seiten
• 4 Lesestunden

• Esoterik & Religion

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The narrative delves into the life of Joseph Booth, a maverick Evangelical missionary who played a pivotal role in shaping the ideals of Rev John Chilembwe, Malawi's national hero. After baptizing Chilembwe, Booth's controversial writings and political activism in America challenged colonial norms. The book examines Booth's unique Baptist background and his family's experiences in Auckland and Melbourne, providing insight into his distinct approach to missionary work and his influence on the anti-colonial movement in Malawi.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2016
• Einband: Paperback