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_aRay, T. B. _q(T. Bronson), _d1868-1934 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aBrazilian Sketches |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2003 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2003-07-01 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Robert Rowe, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. HTML version by Al Haines. | ||
| 520 | _a"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.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aBrazil -- Description and travel | ||
| 653 | _aBaptists -- Missions -- Brazil | ||
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