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158 pages. The killing fields of Cambodia.. a Smuggling trip under the eyes of the secret police... Mercy missions in Mexico... flying to burkina Faso to save the planet... Few people have led a life as exciting as Lowell Sheppard's. But it always wan't this way. Through his adventures he learned how to live and about God. Book
126 pages. For many years the author, a veteran missionary to the Congo, kept his host of friends well informed concerning his activities through the medium of his periodical, "Staccato Drum Beats from Congo." Book clean, bright and unmarked with negligible wear. Moderate wear to dust jacket. Very nice copy. Book
190 pages. Illustrated. Issued under the direction of the Council of Women for Home Missions. "It is generally acknowledged that Mormonism is similar to Mohammedansim in its endorsement of the practice of polygamy, and its ideas of heaven. Many other points of similarity between these systems have been noted by students, and the Book of Mormon has marked resemblance to the Koran. As all ancient religions have a modern equivalent, Mormonism can justly be claimed to be the modern form of Mohammedanism, and not incorrectly termed "the Islam of America." - From the Editorial Committees. Prior owner's name and initials atop front endpaper. Front hinge open. Moderate quantity of markings to contents. Above average wear to beige boards. Book
515 p. + Frontis map. 8vo. Original blue publisher's cloth binding. Bottom of spine old repair. Top of spine chipped. Bookplate and inked ownership of Allen Smith, 1886. PA 02B.
301 p. + Folding map. Original cloth binding, faded. The far-reaching missions of the Brethren Church are quite remarkable. Their reports are full of curious details about exotic peoples.
Paris, Fayard, Le Sarment, 1986. Un fort volume broché de format in 8° de 264 pp., cahier de photographies en couleurs en fin. Bon état. Bel envoi autographe signé de l'auteur à l'encre bleue.
Very Good English Original cloth bdg. Carter's Cabinet Library's cloth. Foolscap 8vo. (17 x 11 cm). In English. 313, [9] p. Missionary life in Samoa, as exhibited in the Journals of the late George Archibald Lundie, during the revival in Tutuila in 1840-41. Edited by his mother, Mary Grey Lundie Duncan who was 'Memoir of Mary Lundie Duncan'. Captivating account of George Archibald Lundie, (1819-1841)'s attempt to bring Christianity to Samoa. First Edition. Rare.
120 pages. Index. Bibliography. Reminiscences of the West Coast of Vancouver Island. "This chronicle of one man's attempt to change, single-handedly, an ancient culture is an important document in the history of British Columbia." - from back cover. Clean and unmarked with average wear. Binding has released many pages although all appear to be present. A worthy reference copy. Book
Réédition d'un recueil publié par le père jésuite Fortuné de MONTEZON en 1857 (Paris, Julien, Lanier, Cosnard et Cie), réunissant des documents sur les missions en Guyane depuis le XVIIè siècle: "Relation des missions des pères de la Compagnie de Jésus dans les îles et dans la terre ferme de l'Amérique méridionale", du P. Pierre PELLEPRAT (Paris, 1655); lettre du P. Jean GRILLET, supérieur de la mission de Cayenne, de 1668 (inédite); "Voyages des PP. Jean Grillet et François Béchamel dans l'intérieur de la Guyane en 1674"; lettre du P. Aimé LOMBARD, supérieur des missionnaires de Guyane, sur la mission de Kourou, de 1723, accompagnée de détails historiques sur les missions des jésuites en Guyane de 1723 à 1790; lettres écrites de Guyane par des missionnaires de 1852 à 1857; introduction avec notes et références; pièces justificatives (dont liste nominative des missionnaires et liste des établissements pénitentiaires avec leurs effectifs en 1857). 1er volume des "Voyages et travaux des missionnaires de la Compagnie de Jésus publiés par des Pères de la même compagnie pour servir de complément aux Lettres édifiantes", publiés par Charles Douniol (en 4 volumes, de 1857 à 1861). Exemplaire relié, bien complet de la carte dépliante hors texte; papier de remise de prix contrecollé au verso du 1er plat. Français
264 pages. Black and white photographic plates. Average wear. Minor lean to spine. Usual library markings. Sound reference copy. Book
Fine French Original red cloth. 12mo. (17 x 12 cm). In French. 256 p., 19 b/w plans, 32 numerous color plans, 1 map of Morocco in 18 pages. Maroc. Preface du Marechal de France Alphonse Juin de l'Academie française. First Edition.
Vanves Imprimerie Franvciscaine Missionnaire 1949, In-4 broché de 122 pages. Illustré de bois gravés. Parfait état, non coupé.
pp. vii, 230 + Frontis and full page drawings. Small 8vo. Original full yellow cloth binding decorated and lettered in black, very slightly soiled. Hardbound. Very good. RELIGION BOX 11
pp. xxiii, 392. Illustrated with full page drawings. XLib. Bookplate of Gettysburg Lutheran Seminary Library (withrawn). Small 8vo. Original full green cloth binding lettered and decorated in gold and black. Front board slightly dust spotted. Scarce original edition. **PRICE JUST REDUCED! RELIGION BOX 11
Second volume seul de ce recueil de lettres (de la 14è à la 31è; dernière date citée: 1843) de missionnaires (lettres anonymes ou signées FREYCENON, ESTEVE, de LA BRUNIERE, HUC, Louis de BESY, BLANCHIN) évoquant diverses régions et divers aspects de la civilisation chinoise (fabrication des fleurs artificielles, état des sciences, condition faite aux chrétiens, langue et signes et études, la province de Su-Tchuen en 1839 (famine), mythologie et traditions, etc), avec 2 textes plus importants: "Aperçu géographique de la Chine" et "Curiosités de l'Empire de la Chine et anecdotes". Mention manuscrite de prix des écoles chrétiennes, décerné à Sorgues en 1847, contrecollée au verso du 1er plat. Français
416pp.+ 1 carte dépliante (35x38cm.) du Paraguay par le sr. D'Anville (géographe ord.re du Roi octobre 1733), avec une table de matières du 9e volume ainsi qu'une table générale des Mémoires d'Amérique (vols.6 à 9), Nouvelle édition, br.muet d'époque (avec qqs.traces d'usage au dos), 18cm., texte frais, bon exemplaire, [contient des lettres surtout sur le Paraguay & Pérou]
496pp.+ 2 cartes dépliantes (Carte de la route de M.Zurabek à Cha-Ussein roi de Perse & Plan ou maniere de placer la maison du roi de Perse en son camp) & 1 planche hors-texte (portrait de Tamas Koulikan roi de Perse), Nouvelle édition, br.muet d'époque (avec qqs.traces d'usage), 18cm., texte frais (sauf tâches aux quelques pages, texte toujours bien lisible), bon exemplaire
287pp., in the series "Istituto Storico Salesiano. Fonti, serie seconda" vol.8, 24cm., VG [introduzione, testo critico e note a cura di Brenno Casali]
In -8°, pp. 77, (B); cartonato, tagli rossi. Prima edizione. Pasio (1551-1612) fu il primo provinciale gesuita in Giappone, residente a Nagasaki. La lettera compendia le attività dei Gesuiti in Giappone a cavallo dei due secoli, descrive le condizioni di vita in diverse città e si impegna nel racconto delle condizioni culturali del Giappone a quel tempo. First edition. Pasio (1551-1612) was the first Jesuit Provincial in Japan: he resided in Nagasaki. This letter outlines the Jesuits’ activities in Japan, between XVI and XVII century, also giving descriptions of the various life conditions in many cities, and more widely of the Japan culture at that time.
268 pages. True and gripping stories of Christian lives lived on the front lines of the battle. When everything was taken from them, these modern-day witnesses to the power of the Gospel found that Christ was all they needed. Includes some black and white illustrations. Book distributor's inkstamp upon title page else clean and unmarked with very light wear. Illustrated glossy covers. Excellent copy. Book
New English Paperback. Pbo. Roy. 8vo. (24 x 17 cm). In French. 200 p. Les freres des ecoles Chretiennes en Turquie, 1841-2003.
45p. Lacks front fly leaf and possibly frontis. Inked ownership of Harry C. Neff. 12mo. Original full yellow cloth binding, slightly soiled. Front board decorated in black with drawings of young Anjikwi's life in Africa. Brethren Mission in Nigeria Hardbound. Very good. First Edition. RELIGION BOX 10
xxxix, 231 pages. Footnotes and index. Black and white reproductions of photos. "A religious, well-educated Victorian, Eliot Curwen takes us into the heart of the colonial society he encountered. His journal provides insights into its pervasive sectariansim, the tawdry political world of St. John's, the rudimentary conditions aboard the fishing schooners, and the poverty of the Labrador 'livyers,' the permanent white settlers who had intermarried with the Inuit. His candid remarks about Grenfell reveal details about the young missionary and social reformer not found elsewhere." - dust jacket. Faint pencil erasure atop half-title page, otherwise book clean, bright and unmarked with light wear. Dust jacket now preserved in archival-grade Brodart. A pleasing copy. Book
Editions du Centurion 1966. In-8 broché de 258 pages. Documents conciliaires 4.
Alger, Typographie Adolphe Jourdan, 1889. In-8 broché, 67 pages Dos absent.