Project Gutenberg 2006-07-28 Public domain in the USA. 189 Anderson, Rufus 1796 1880 History of the missions of the American Board Of Commissioners For Foreign Missions to the oriental churches, Volume I. Produced by John Bechard "History of the Missions of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions to the Oriental Churches" by Rufus Anderson is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work documents the extensive efforts of the American Board in spreading Christianity among various Eastern communities, including Armenians, Greeks, and Nestorians, over several decades. The book likely delves into individual missionary experiences, challenges faced, and the broader impact of these missions on both local and foreign populations. The opening of the book sets the stage for a detailed exploration of these missions, outlining the organizational structure and historical context in which they operated. It introduces the concept of missions as vital not only for converting non-Christians but also for revitalizing degenerated Christian communities in the East. Anderson emphasizes that successful missions depend on demonstrating genuine faith and integrity among the local converts, which reflects the mission's aim to elevate the moral and spiritual standards of these communities. Key early figures such as Pliny Fisk and Levi Parsons are mentioned, illustrating the personal dedication and sacrifices made by individuals to spread the Christian faith amidst political and social turmoil. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 60.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions Missions -- Eastern churches BV Text Christianity Category: History - American Category: History - Religious 652180 2025-08-08T06:55:08.535361 text/html 652001 2025-01-08T07:11:59.941329 text/html 356546 2025-08-08T06:55:18.049217 application/epub+zip 367246 2025-08-08T06:55:12.399262 application/epub+zip 315004 2025-08-08T06:55:11.083257 application/epub+zip 729655 2025-08-08T06:55:22.564231 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 692582 2025-08-08T06:55:17.161285 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 428358 2022-09-09T06:41:06.074848 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 621010 2025-08-08T06:55:08.129263 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 620649 2006-07-28T14:55:08 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 620657 2006-07-28T14:55:08 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19603 2025-08-08T06:55:22.693199 application/rdf+xml 27927 2025-08-08T06:55:11.593244 image/jpeg 4934 2025-08-08T06:55:11.338263 image/jpeg 229197 2006-07-28T14:55:08 application/octet-stream application/zip 229066 2006-07-28T14:55:08 application/octet-stream application/zip 350139 2025-08-08T06:55:08.584280 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