Missionary Collection (#45)

Protestant Missionary
The Rev W T Storrs, Mr Tunbridge, and mission staff, at the protestant mission in the Santal region

Livingstone (Anon)
DAVID LIVINGSTONE Scottish missionary and traveller in Africa

David Livingstone & Map
DAVID LIVINGSTONE Scottish missionary and traveller in central Africa

Missionary with Tracts
A missionary in China distributes tracts to potential converts

Mission to Britain
A Missionary preaching to the ancient Britons

German Missionary
A German protestant missionary in an Indian village, doing his best to spread the Good Word

Missionary Gets Help
THE HEALER A British missionary in Africa treats a native patient - with divine help

Antony of Padua & Mary
Saint Antony of Padua Portuguese preacher and missionary, named for the city where he died

Livingstone / Harill
DAVID LIVINGSTONE Missionary and explorer

Livingstone / Title Page
DAVID LIVINGSTONE Missionary and explorer

Amazon Rain Forest
The Amazon rain-forest as it was found by the conquista- -dors. A missionary is informing a native that all this is the Christian Gods handiwork

Missionary New Zealand
A native church at Otaki, with a sermon being delivered to the congregation, who do not have pews to sit in

Lon Miss Soc Museum 2
Some acquisitive missionary brought back this stuffed giraffe from his travels - just one of the weird items in the Museums collection

Lon Miss Soc Museum
This museum is full of weird and wonderful objects acquired by missionaries in various far-flung corners of the world. Whatever happened to them, I wonder ?

Pierre Poivre
PIERRE POIVRE French missionary, turned merchant and naturalist who smuggled plants to Reunion and Mauritius, later governor of Mauritius

Theodor Hamberg
THEODOR HAMBERG Swedish missionary in China

Robert Morrison - 2
ROBERT MORRISON Churchman, missionary in China, engaged in translating the Bible into Chinese with two Chinese Christians

Matabele Tree-Houses
Showing a big tree capable of holding many small domed dwellings which kept their inhabitants (the Bakuens of South Africa) safe from wild animals

SAINT GALL (on left) he marvels as Postumien tells him about his adventures as a missionary

Francisco Javier / Devotio
FRANCISCO JAVIER (XAVIER) Spanish Jesuit missionary

Mary Livingstone
Mary (Moffat) Livingstone missionary and wife of David Livingstone, explorer

Collegio della Propaganda, Rome, Italy
The Collegio della Propaganda (or Collegio di Propaganda Fide) in Rome, Italy, headquarters of the department of the Roman Catholic Church responsible for foreign missions

Augustine, first Archbishop of Canterbury (from 598). He was a Benedictine prior at a monastery in Rome, and Christian missionary to the English

John Eliot preaching to Native Americans
John Eliot (1604-1690) known as the apostle to the Indians, offers Native Americans the chance to save their souls the Christian way

Dominique Parrenin, French missionary to China
Dominique Parrenin, French Jesuit missionary to China

Jean Antoine Dubois, French missionary to India
Jean Antoine Dubois, a French Catholic missionary to India

Jean Joseph Marie Amiot, French Jesuit missionary to China
Jean Joseph Marie Amiot, a French Jesuit missionary to China

Pierre Pigneau de Behaine, French missionary
Pierre Joseph Georges Pigneau de Behaine, a French missionary to Vietnam

Matteo Ricci, Italian Jesuit missionary in China
Matteo Ricci, an Italian Jesuit missionary in China

Missionary Rubruk 1254
Rubruk tells Tartar ruler Sartak about Christianity

Missionaries preaching to native Americans

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"Embarking on a Journey: Exploring the Legacy of Missionaries Through Time" In Apostle Paul's Missionary Journeys, captured in a lithograph published in 1886, we witness the fervor and dedication that propelled early missionaries to spread the message of Christianity across distant lands. "The Hope of the World - Jesus and Children" depicts the profound impact missionaries have had on shaping young minds and nurturing faith. Their unwavering commitment to instilling hope remains an inspiration for generations to come. The HMS Beagle Ship laid up during Darwin's Voyage serves as a reminder that not all missions are religious in nature. Darwin's exploration revolutionized our understanding of life on Earth, showcasing how scientific curiosity can also be seen as a missionary endeavor. From celestial mechanics depicted in medieval artwork to Ramon Llull's Breviculum Codex miniature, missionaries throughout history have sought knowledge beyond borders. These brave individuals bridged cultures and exchanged ideas, fostering intellectual growth along their path. Eleazer Wheelock founding Dartmouth College in 1770 exemplifies how education became intertwined with missionary work. By establishing institutions like this, missionaries aimed to empower communities through knowledge and learning. Charles de Foucauld stands as an embodiment of selflessness and compassion. This French missionary dedicated his life to serving others, leaving behind a lasting legacy that continues to inspire acts of kindness today. Eric Liddell's story reminds us that mission work extends beyond geographical boundaries. His unwavering faith led him from Olympic glory to becoming a missionary in China—a testament to following one's calling wherever it may lead. Legends such as St Boniface standing before the Sacred Oak or Saint Francis of Assisi embracing poverty reflect the spiritual depth found within missions. These figures embody sacrifice and devotion while inspiring others towards lives filled with purposeful service. Saint Columba riding alongside his horse symbolizes mobility—missionaries traversing vast terrains spreading their message.