The Journal and Selected Letters

by Terry G. Carter, William Carey

William Carey, an English Baptist pastor, has been called the "Father of the Modern Mission Movement". For the first time, his letters and journals are compiled and made available as a tutor for missionaries today.This book contains the edited version of Carey's complete journal written from 1793-1795, his first years in India, along with excerpts from letters addressing mission strategy, support, struggles, daily life, spirituality, and other important issues missionaries faced. The Journal and Selected Letters of William Carey reveals William Carey's unique understanding of the mission task. It allows insight into the character and personality of one of the most famous Christian missionary heroes.

Genres: Nonfiction

304 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2000

Reviews

[Stephanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book! It took a long time to read, but it was worth it. I have never read a biography of Carey, so reading a book composed solely of his personal journal and letters allowed me to see him as he really was. His thoughts and responses were excellent and his life inspiring. A wonderful read!

[Michael Schmid · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was very helpful for me in finding and examining original writings by William Carey himself in addition to his published Enquiry. It provided some great additional insights into the man and his beliefs, ministry and trials, which are mentioned in some way or another in the many biographies that have been written about him.