The Life And Letters Of Jacob Burkhard: Missionary To India - Paperback

The Life and Letters of Jacob Burkhard: Missionary to India is a biographical book written by Mary Yoder about the life and work of Jacob Burkhard, a Christian missionary who dedicated his life to spreading the gospel in India. The book is divided into two parts, the first part being a detailed account of Burkhard's life from his childhood in Switzerland to his arrival in India as a missionary. The second part consists of Burkhard's personal letters that he wrote to his family and friends during his time in India, which provide a unique insight into his experiences and struggles as a missionary.The book describes Burkhard's early life, his decision to become a missionary, and his journey to India. It also explores the challenges he faced in adapting to a new culture and language, as well as his efforts to establish churches and schools in India. Burkhard's dedication to his work and his unwavering faith in God are highlighted throughout the book.The second part of the book contains a collection of Burkhard's personal letters, which offer a glimpse into his daily life as a missionary. The letters cover a range of topics, from his struggles with illness and loneliness to his successes in converting people to Christianity. They also provide insights into the social and cultural norms of India during the early 20th century.Overall, The Life and Letters of Jacob Burkhard: Missionary to India is a fascinating account of a missionary's life and work in India. It provides valuable insights into the challenges and rewards of missionary work, as well as the cultural and social context of India during that time period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.