The American missionary — volume 42, no. 9, September, 1888 by Various
"The American Missionary — Volume 42, No. 9, September, 1888" by Various is a historical periodical written in the late 19th century. This publication focuses on the work and evolution of the American Missionary Association, reporting on missionary efforts among diverse communities, including African Americans, Native Americans, and immigrant Chinese populations in America. It likely discusses themes of education, social justice, and the role of Christianity in promoting equality and support for
marginalized populations during this time. The opening of the publication sets a tone of engagement and urgency regarding the financial and operational needs of missionary work. It highlights the upcoming Annual Meeting, reflecting the organization's dedication to planning and collaboration for future efforts. Furthermore, it includes a call for financial contributions, stating the essentiality of community support in continuing their mission. The text also emphasizes the increasing call for educational opportunities among different ethnic groups and underscores the challenges faced, particularly regarding the effective incorporation of former slaves and Native Americans into society through Christian teachings and education. Overall, this portion encapsulates the historical context of the periodical and its commitment to social improvement through faith-based initiatives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
The American missionary — volume 42, no. 9, September, 1888
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Joshua Hutchinson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by Cornell University Digital Collections)
Reading Level
Reading ease score: 74.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
