Project Gutenberg
2004-03-01
Public domain in the USA.
482
Carey, William
1761
1834
Carey, W. (William)
An Enquiry into the Obligations of Christians to Use Means for the Conversion of the Heathens
In Which the Religious State of the Different Nations of the World, the Success of Former Undertakings, and the Practicability of Further Undertakings, Are Considered
Produced by Michael Ciesielski, Robert Shimmin and PG Distributed
Proofreaders
"An Enquiry into the Obligations of Christians to Use Means for the Conversion of the Heathens" by William Carey is a theological and missionary treatise written in the late 18th century. This book discusses the moral responsibilities of Christians to actively engage in the conversion of non-Christians, exploring the dire religious state of various nations and examining historical efforts and their effectiveness in spreading Christianity. Through a structured argument, Carey emphasizes the urgency and necessity of missionary work among 'heathens' as an essential duty for believers. In this work, Carey lays out the biblical basis for evangelism, starting with the Great Commission, which he argues remains relevant and compelling for Christians today. He reviews past missionary endeavors and highlights the successes and challenges faced in these undertakings. The latter sections evaluate the present religious state of the world, divided by continent and religion, underscoring the prevalence of paganism and the urgency of action. By combining historical insights with moral imperatives, Carey advocates for a coordinated effort to spread the Gospel, urging Christians not only to pray but also to actively participate in outreach and missionary work to fulfill their divine duty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
en
Missions
Baptists -- Missions
BV
Text
Category: History - Religious
Category: Philosophy & Ethics
Category: Religion/Spirituality
145191
2025-08-05T07:55:10.424926
text/html
142544
2020-12-25T20:55:05
text/html
186622
2025-08-05T07:55:17.673901
application/epub+zip
187420
2025-08-05T07:55:14.083948
application/epub+zip
106483
2025-08-05T07:55:12.743946
application/epub+zip
440780
2025-08-05T07:55:19.906932
application/x-mobipocket-ebook
423818
2025-08-05T07:55:16.831914
application/x-mobipocket-ebook
130095
2022-09-05T13:20:23.763215
application/x-mobipocket-ebook
117606
2025-08-05T07:55:09.670952
text/plain; charset=us-ascii
97681
2024-10-28T18:42:11
text/plain; charset=us-ascii
119238
2020-12-25T20:55:05
text/plain; charset=us-ascii
19851
2025-08-05T07:55:20.038873
application/rdf+xml
26035
2025-08-05T07:55:13.305912
image/jpeg
4769
2025-08-05T07:55:13.049901
image/jpeg
80966
2020-12-25T20:55:05
application/octet-stream
application/zip
42894
2020-12-25T20:55:05
application/octet-stream
application/zip
190151
2025-08-05T07:55:10.439930
application/octet-stream
application/zip
Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at
https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog
en.wikipedia