Ming-Kwong

"Ming-Kwong, 'City of the Morning Light'" provides an evocative exploration of Christian missionary work in China during the early twentieth century. Written by Mary Ninde Gamewell, the work uses the representative city of Ming-Kwong to illustrate the broader mission field and the diverse efforts to introduce Christian teachings to the region. The narrative delves into the daily lives, spiritual struggles, and educational advancements facilitated by missions, offering a unique window into the social fabric of the time.The book details the intersection of Western religious influence and traditional Chinese culture, emphasizing the transformative impact of missionary schools and medical services. Gamewell's account is particularly notable for its focus on the contributions of women in the mission field and the interpersonal connections formed between the missionaries and the local population. As a valuable historical resource, "Ming-Kwong, 'City of the Morning Light'" provides readers with a comprehensive look at the aspirations and challenges of the missionary movement in Asia, making it a significant text for scholars of religious history and cross-cultural studies.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Pages: 276, Hardcover, Tradd Street Press