Excerpt from The Autobiography of Theophilus Waldmeier, Missionary: Being an Account of Ten Years Life in Abyssinia; And Sixteen Years in Syria
The description of the different religious sects in the East, especially that of the Druses, as well as much other information connected with my journeys will, I trust be' acceptable and useful to many. That this humble and simple book may now go forth in the name of the Lord, and become a blessing to its readers is the earnest desire of the author.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is the autobiography of the Reverend Theophilus Waldmeier, a Swiss Protestant missionary who spent over 10 years in Abyssinia (modern-day Ethiopia) and Syria in the mid-19th century. It chronicles his experiences and observations first as a young man assisting the efforts of pioneering missionaries, then as a dedicated missionary himself. The author's vivid account of his travels and experiences in these often dangerous and politically unstable regions provides a fascinating glimpse into the social, religious, and political conditions of 19th century Ethiopia and Syria. The book offers insights into the challenges and successes of missionary work in remote and diverse cultural contexts, exploring themes of cultural difference, religious conflict, and the impact of colonialism on indigenous societies. Waldmeier's personal narrative brings to life the complexities of cross-cultural encounters and the profound impact of missionary work on his own life and the lives of those he met. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330849378_0
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