Missionary Collection (page 5)

Robert Junius, n.d. Creator: Cornelis de Visscher
Robert Junius, n.d

Philip Rovenius, n.d. Creator: Cornelis de Visscher
Philip Rovenius, n.d

Robert Junius, n.d. Creator: Cornelis de Visscher
Robert Junius, n.d

Father William Duncan, a missionary, in front of town library, between c1900 and 1923. Creator: Unknown
Father William Duncan, a missionary, in front of town library, between c1900 and 1923

Rev. Wm. Duncan, between c1900 and c1930. Creator: Unknown
Rev. Wm. Duncan, between c1900 and c1930

The brig Hetty Ellen discharging sections of Dr. Livingstone's new steamer... 1862. Creator: Unknown
Visit of H.M.S. Gorgon to the Zambesi River: The brig Hetty Ellen discharging sections of Dr. Livingstone's new steamer the Lady Nyassa into the Pioneer to take up the Zambesi, 1862

The missionary's house on Puinipet (Ponape) Island, Caroline Islands, 1858. Creator: Joseph Selleny
The missionary's house on Puinipet (Ponape) Island, Caroline Islands, 1858

Deaf and Dumb School, Palayamkottai, India
C. E. Z. (Church of England Zenana Missionary Society) Deaf and Dumb School, Palamcottah (now Palayamkottai in the Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu), India. Deaf and Dumb children learning to talk

Scottish explorer and missionary David Livingstone preaching from a wagon, Africa, 19th century. Livingstone (1813-1873) was the first European to discover the Victoria Falls on the Zambezi river in

The fame that came from a cobbler's shop (litho)
976608 The fame that came from a cobbler's shop (litho) by Skinner, Edward Frederick (1865-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: The fame that came from a cobbler's shop)

Jonathan Edwards (print)
3793990 Jonathan Edwards (print); (add.info.: Jonathan Edwards - colonial American Congregational preacher, theologian, and missionary to Native Americans: 5 October 1703 - 22 March 1758)

South American Missionary Society Missionary
3786100 South American Missionary Society Missionary; (add.info.: South American Missionary Society Missionary- wearing traditional Mapuche dress. Early 20th century)

Mission of St Carlos, 1798 (watercolour)
3672994 Mission of St Carlos, 1798 (watercolour) by Alexander, William (1767-1816); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info)

Saint Francis Xavier preaching. (print)
7420034 Saint Francis Xavier preaching. (print) by Edelinck, Gerard (1640-1707) (after); (add.info.: Saint Francis Xavier, full name Francisco de Jasso y Azpilicueta, 1506 - 1552)

Compulsory conversion of Native Americans to christianity by Spanish Jesuit missionaries
PNP268194 Compulsory conversion of Native Americans to christianity by Spanish Jesuit missionaries in the 16th century (colour litho) by American School

Father Serapion martyred in Algeria, North Africa
Father Serapion, an English or Irish Mercedarian friar, offers himself as a hostage in order to free captive Christians in Algeria, North Africa

Likoma, Lake Nyasa - waiting for the Mission Steamer
Likoma on Likoma Island, Lake Nyasa (Lake Malawi), Malawi - waiting for the arrival of the Mission Steamer. Malawi was at this stage Nyasaland, a British protectorate established in 1907. circa 1910s

Livingstone... : The Great Missionary-Explorer found by Stanley, 1870, (1901). Creator: Unknown
Livingstones Exploration of Lake Tanganyika: The Great Missionary-Explorer found by Stanley, 1870, at Ujiji, (1901). The historic meeting between Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904)

C. M. S. Kalat Mission Hospital - Quetta, Balochistan province of Pakistan Date: circa 1909

Livingstone and Stanley going from Ujiji to the Rusizi River, 1871. Ujiji (in what is now Tanzania) was the site of the famous meeting on 10 November 1871 between Henry Morton Stanley

San Ignacio Mini, Jesuit mision, Misiones, Argentina

Greenland, Nuuk, statue of missionary Hans Egede

Ufos / Gill / New Guinea
At Boianai, Papua New Guinea, missionary William Gill and 37 others see a hovering saucer whose occupants wave to them : it returns the next night

Ufos / Papua, New Guinea
Missionary William Gill and 37 natives see a disc with waving occupants, which hovers over the mission two nights running

Africa Vincent Mission Station Zambesi River pre-1900

Africa Bandawe Mission Station pre-1900

Africa Blantyre School pre-1900

Group of people in Natal, Africa with a sewing machine, early 1900s

Missionary Hospital staff

Staff in a Missionary Hospital, Victorian period

Henry Morton Stanley Victorian period

Christian Mission children, China, early 1900s

Christian Mission children doing embroidery, China, early 1900s

Christian Mission children exercise, China, early 1900s

Christian mission school children, China, early 1900s

Tailors at the Lester Hospital, Shanghai, China, Victorian period

Treehouse, Papua New Guinea, Victorian period

Preaching Christianity in Papua New Guinea, Victorian period

Tribal headdress, Papua New Guinea, Victorian period

Women dress making in Papua New Guinea, Victorian period

Nurse weighing a baby, Christian Missionary, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, Victorian period

A Mission Hospital, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, Victorian period

Patients at a Mission Hospital, Port Moresby, PNG
Patients at a Mission Hospital, Port Moresby, Papua new Guinea, Victorian period

David Livingstone Victorian Explorer and Missionary

Albert Schweitzer Missionary and Organist

H M Stanley Victorian Explorer Missionary

A House in New Guinea. Date: circa 1903

Four Japanese children - Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts Date: circa 1910

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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.