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100 1 _aPage, Jesse
245 1 0 _aSchwartz of Tanjore
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2024
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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490 1 _aEcclesiastical biographies
500 _aRelease date is 2024-06-29
508 _aCarla Foust, Brian Wilson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"Schwartz of Tanjore" by Jesse Page is a historical biography written in the early 20th century. The work focuses on the life of Christian Frederick Schwartz, a missionary who played a vital role in introducing Christianity in India during a time of significant cultural and religious challenge. Schwartz's unique character is highlighted, as he embodied a blend of spiritual fervor, ethical integrity, and a deep commitment to his missionary duties amidst the complexities of colonial India. At the start of the biography, the author presents a preface that outlines the historical context in which Schwartz operated, diving into the prevailing attitudes towards missions at the time. The narrative begins by discussing the roots of Christianity in India and takes the reader through the various individuals and movements that paved the way for Schwartz’s arrival. It touches on the challenges faced by early missionaries, including issues of language and cultural misunderstandings, while also illuminating Schwartz's steadfast dedication to his mission. The tone is reflective, considering Schwartz's contributions against the broader backdrop of missionary activity and the shifting landscape of Indian society in the 18th century. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cLondon: Society of Promoting Christian Knowledge, 1921
653 _aMissions -- India
653 _aIndia -- Description and travel
653 _aMissionaries -- India -- Biography
653 _aSwartz, Christian Frederick, 1726-1798
830 0 _aEcclesiastical biographies
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/schwartzoftanjor00page/page/n5/mode/2up
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73950
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