000			01969cam a22003133u 4500
001			16657
003			UtSlPG
005			20260610133405.0
006			m
007			cr n
008			260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d
010			_a22006832
040			_aUtSlPG
041		7	_aen _2iso639-1
050		4	_aBV
100	1		_aMathews, Basil, _d1879-1951
245	1	4	_aThe Book of Missionary Heroes
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2005-09-05
508			_aProduced by Janet Blenkinship and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520			_a"The Book of Missionary Heroes" by Basil Mathews is a collection of inspirational narratives written in the early 20th century. The book presents the true tales of remarkable missionaries and their adventures across the globe, aiming to convey their profound commitment to spreading Christianity, overcoming dangers, and embodying the spirit of perseverance. At the start of the book, the author draws a captivating comparison between ancient Greek relay races and the ongoing journey of missionaries throughout history. This prologue serves as a metaphor for torchbearers passing on the light of faith across generations, highlighting figures like St. Paul, who traveled perilously from city to city, and other notable missionaries such as Livingstone and John Williams. The narrative sets the tone for the stories that follow, promising readers thrilling accounts of bravery, sacrifice, and the transformative power of faith in diverse and often challenging settings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aMissionaries
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16657
999			_c58045 _d58045