Through lands that were dark by F. H. Hawkins
"Through Lands That Were Dark" by F. H. Hawkins is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work captures a missionary's year-long journey through Africa and Madagascar, particularly focusing on the development of the Christian Church in regions previously deemed as 'dark'. Hawkins, the Foreign Secretary of the London Missionary Society, describes his experiences while illuminating the impact of faith and missionary work amidst cultural and societal challenges. The
opening of the narrative presents Hawkins' initial impressions upon arriving in South Africa, describing the country's natural beauty, and the warmth of its people. He details his warm welcome and the significance of the London Missionary Society's actions in shaping local communities, noting their contributions to education, infrastructure, and Christian fellowship. While he cherishes moments of kindness and hospitality, he also reflects on the socio-political influences of colonialism and the growing independence of local churches rooted in Christian teachings. Overall, the beginning establishes a sense of hope as Hawkins witnesses the light of Christianity gradually dispelling the darkness historically present in these regions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hawkins, F. H. |
|---|---|
| Title |
Through lands that were dark Being a record of a year's missionary journey in Africa and Madagascar |
| Original Publication | United Kingdom: London Missionary Society,1914. |
| Credits | Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 68.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BV: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Practical theology, Worship |
| Subject | Missions -- South Africa |
| Subject | London Missionary Society -- History |
| Subject | Missions -- Madagascar |
| Subject | Missions -- Zambia |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 69906 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-69906-6 |
| Release Date | Jan 29, 2023 |
| Last Update | Oct 19, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 463 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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