02495cam a22003133u 4500 53572 UtSlPG 20260610134232.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 BV Various The American Missionary — Volume 33, No. 04, April 1879 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2016 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2016-11-22 Produced by KarenD, Joshua Hutchinson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by Cornell University Digital Collections) "The American Missionary — Volume 33, No. 04, April 1879" by Various is a historical publication likely produced in the late 19th century focusing on missionary efforts and the state of various communities, particularly those involving formerly enslaved individuals and indigenous populations in America and Africa. The document contains a series of articles, reports, and notes that reflect the activities and concerns of the American Missionary Association, addressing a diverse range of topics including church work, education, and social progress in these communities. The opening of this volume introduces the topic of the Arthington Mission, a proposed mission in Central Africa, highlighting its geographical focus and the feasibility of establishing connections with local tribes. It discusses the significance of this mission in light of the ongoing issues of slavery and the Association's commitment to aiding the African peoples, particularly following the end of slavery in America. The tone reflects a sense of urgency and purpose, with an emphasis on the potential benefits of missionary work in uplifting and educating communities described as "heathen" and in need of guidance. This sets the stage for a historical exploration of the broader missionary endeavors and social expectations of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Congregational churches -- Missions -- Periodicals Home missions -- Periodicals https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53572 94406 94406