The Encyclopaedia Britannica: A Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and General Literature, 1. köideLittle, Brown, 1902 |
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... societies for that purpose has largely increased during the last century . It has been estimated that in 1790 there were in Great Britain only two societies which con- templated missionary work as within the scope of their operations ...
... societies for that purpose has largely increased during the last century . It has been estimated that in 1790 there were in Great Britain only two societies which con- templated missionary work as within the scope of their operations ...
Page 56
... societies were but two out of 80 Bible societies in the world . In 1800 the translations of the Bible were 47 in number ; there are now 90 complete and 230 partial versions , making a total of 320 translations more or less complete ...
... societies were but two out of 80 Bible societies in the world . In 1800 the translations of the Bible were 47 in number ; there are now 90 complete and 230 partial versions , making a total of 320 translations more or less complete ...
Page 57
... societies have almost universally enlarged the sphere of their work - the elevation of woman , ministry to the sick , the amelioration of social conditions enter into the aim of the missionary . Time and space forbid our discussing ...
... societies have almost universally enlarged the sphere of their work - the elevation of woman , ministry to the sick , the amelioration of social conditions enter into the aim of the missionary . Time and space forbid our discussing ...
Page 58
... societies . which a narrower age of science would have scorned ; there is scope for the play of activities undreamed of half a cen- tury ago . Among the best circles of scientific and Christian thought the dogmatic temper has given ...
... societies . which a narrower age of science would have scorned ; there is scope for the play of activities undreamed of half a cen- tury ago . Among the best circles of scientific and Christian thought the dogmatic temper has given ...
Page 59
... societies or churches endeavoured to enlarge the borders of these societies by bringing in those who were careless in life or hostile in creed . There was , if we may use the phrase , a certain egotistic flavour about their work ; and ...
... societies or churches endeavoured to enlarge the borders of these societies by bringing in those who were careless in life or hostile in creed . There was , if we may use the phrase , a certain egotistic flavour about their work ; and ...
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