Christian Missions and the Enlightenment

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The book explores how the European Enlightenment shaped the beliefs and practices of Protestant missionaries in Asia and Africa from the mid-eighteenth century. It delves into the interplay between Enlightenment ideals and missionary work, examining how these influences affected the missionaries' approaches to culture, religion, and social issues in the regions they encountered. Through this analysis, the text highlights the complex relationship between Enlightenment thought and the spread of Protestantism during this transformative period.