William Carey Boeken
William Carey was een Engelse protestantse missionaris en baptistische predikant, algemeen beschouwd als de "vader van de moderne zending". Zijn belangrijkste bijdrage ligt in zijn uitgebreide vertaalwerk, waarbij hij de Bijbel vertaalde in het Bengaals, Sanskriet en tal van andere talen en dialecten. Carey's inspanningen legden de basis voor wijdverbreide zendingsondernemingen wereldwijd. Zijn blijvende nalatenschap wordt niet alleen erkend in theologische studies, maar ook door verschillende instellingen voor hoger onderwijs die zijn naam dragen.






Flora Indica: Or, Descriptions of Indian Plants
- 736bladzijden
- 26 uur lezen
In 1891, the intrepid traveler Annie R. Taylor set out on a journey through the heart of Tibet, accompanied by a group of hardy porters. This book provides a fascinating glimpse into a world that was largely unknown to westerners at the time. The author's diary entries describe the challenges and joys of life on the road, while also providing a valuable historical record of Tibet's culture and customs.
Flora Indica, Or Descriptions Of Indian Plants; Volume 3
- 894bladzijden
- 32 uur lezen
First published in 1832, Flora Indica is a landmark study of the flora of India, and one of the foundational works of modern botany. In this illustrated and scholarly volume, Carey and Roxburgh catalog the wide variety of plant species found in India, their distribution, and uses.
Serampore Letters
Being the Unpublished Correspondence of William Carey and Others With John Williams, 1800-1816
Flora Indica, Or Descriptions Of Indian Plants; Volume 1
- 512bladzijden
- 18 uur lezen
A classic work of botany, Flora Indica provides an exhaustive guide to the plants of India. Authors William Carey and William Roxburgh present detailed descriptions of each species, accompanied by rich illustrations. This book remains a vital resource for botanists, students of natural history, and anyone interested in the flora of the Indian subcontinent.
A Grammar of the Mahratta Language to Which are Added Dialogues on Familiar Subjects
- 134bladzijden
- 5 uur lezen
An Enquiry Into the Obligations of Christians to Use Means for the Conversion of the Heathens
- 112bladzijden
- 4 uur lezen
The missionary work of Eustace and William Carey in India was pathbreaking and controversial, and their legacy continues to be felt today. In this well-researched and meticulously documented supplement, the Carey brothers respond to their critics and defend their actions and beliefs. This book sheds important light on a critical moment in the history of English-speaking Christianity.
A Grammar of the Punjabee Language
- 102bladzijden
- 4 uur lezen