The Book provides an encyclopedic account of the works done by the
Christian Missionaries in India and the Far East for a term of thirty
years; in relation to evangelisation of all Non-Christians including
Moslems.
The Author begins by detailing on the various facets of Islam by providing
a brief on the multiple sects of Moslem and Moslem theology. He describes
the challenges faced by the Churches in carrying out the process of
evangelisation, on account of the propagation of Islam in the then India
and the Far East in early years. On the other hand, the Author praises the
efforts put in by the Eastern and Western Catholic Churches to accomplish
the targeted goals. Also, it is identified that the work of the protestant
Christianity still remains. The Moslems in India and the Far East are still
to be enlightened by the teachings of Jesus Christ.
The Author examines the process of evangelisation with new insights and a
fresh approach. He believes that the Moslems must not be treated as a
heathen. He entertains the fact that both the religions are on similar
footing, i.e., both are revealed religions.
This scholarly presentation includes Appendices and a detailed Index; and
focuses on subjects like Religion, History, Islamic Studies, Christianity,
Missions and Regional Studies. The Author's research will equally prove to
be useful for Christian Laity, Church Clergies, Missionaries, Mosque
Leaders, Students and Researchers.
Rev. Elwood Morris Wherry (1843-1927) was an American Presbyterian
Missionary to India. He became a member of the Waynesburg Presbyterian
Church in the year 1866; the same year he entered Princeton Theological
Seminary. On April 8, 1867, Wherry was appointed to be a Missionary by the
Board of Foreign Missions of the Presbyterian Church in the United States
of America and was sent to India. He spent forty years of his life (between
1868 and 1923) in India. He was keenly interested in making notable
contributions to Christian-Muslim relations as an Islamic scholar and
Christian ecumenist.
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