Project Gutenberg 2003-07-01 Public domain in the USA. 119 Ray, T. B. (T. Bronson) 1868 1934 Brazilian Sketches Produced by Robert Rowe, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. HTML version by Al Haines. "BRAZILIAN SKETCHES" by Rev. T. B. Ray, D.D. is a collection of travel narratives and observations written in the early 20th century. The author, an educational secretary for the Southern Baptist Convention, recounts his experiences and the profound effects of missionary work in Brazil, highlighting the spiritual needs of the population within a predominantly Catholic context. The text promises to give insight into the cultural landscape of Brazil, along with personal accounts and testimonies that emphasize the triumph of the gospel amidst struggles against superstition and religious idolatry. The opening of "Brazilian Sketches" sets the stage for the author's journey to Brazil, as he embarks on an exploration of the country's vast territories and its capital, Rio de Janeiro. He emphasizes Brazil's geographical and cultural richness, detailing the contrasts between urban and rural life. Through his descriptions, he reveals the pressing need for education and religious leadership, particularly in areas where Protestantism is trying to gain a foothold. The author introduces early encounters with local communities, their hospitality, and the challenges faced by missionaries, illustrating the significant impact of education and trained pastors on religious conversion and community dynamics. As he presents these sketches, Ray seeks to convey not just his travels, but the spiritual awakenings taking place in Brazil, encouraging readers to appreciate the transformative power of the gospel. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 68.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Brazil -- Description and travel Baptists -- Missions -- Brazil BV Text Category: Travel Writing Category: Religion/Spirituality 225123 2025-08-02T10:50:17.266085 text/html 215376 2020-12-27T21:45:56 text/html 151106 2025-08-02T10:50:22.304031 application/epub+zip 152914 2025-08-02T10:50:19.033055 application/epub+zip 152914 2025-08-02T10:50:17.875056 application/epub+zip 289676 2025-08-02T10:50:24.726057 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 279277 2025-08-02T10:50:21.636052 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 251332 2022-09-02T13:53:13.429028 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 207488 2025-08-02T10:50:16.898077 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 207407 2020-12-27T21:45:56 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18708 2025-08-02T10:50:24.865019 application/rdf+xml 13913 2025-08-02T10:50:18.465045 image/jpeg 3513 2025-08-02T10:50:18.136055 image/jpeg 79184 2020-12-27T21:45:56 application/octet-stream application/zip 78085 2020-12-27T21:45:56 application/octet-stream application/zip 148520 2025-08-02T10:50:17.284071 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