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Dr. John Thomas, the founder of the Christadelphian movement, survived a severe sea storm during his emigration to America. In his prayers during the storm, he promised that should he survive, he'll dedicate the rest of his life to learning the Bible and trying to understand the true message of the scriptures. In doing so, he questioned the orthodox beliefs and came to the founding of a new trend in Christianity. He expressed his new ideas in the series of 18 books, one of which is Anastasis.
A collection of 18th century dance tunes reproduced from the tune book of fiddler John Thomas, the earliest extant manuscript of Welsh fiddle music, comprising 438 melodies with detailed notes, and an examination of the 18th century fiddle tradition in Wales.
Excerpt from The Life of John Thomas: Surgeon of the Earl of Oxford East Indiaman, and First Baptist Missionary to Bengal For many years I have felt deep interest in the character and history of Mr. Thomas. The earliest records of the Baptist Mission contain so much, and yet so little, about him, - there is so much to awaken, and then to disappoint, curiosity, in the particulars there given, - that a strong desire arose in my mind to search out and to arrange in a. Consecutive narrative all that could be ascertained regard ing him. This desire induced me to put together the substance of all the notices of Mr. Thomas which I could discover in the first volumes of the Periodical Accounts and i...
Travel back in time to the early days of Baptist missions with this fascinating biography of John Thomas, one of the first Protestant missionaries to India. From his humble beginnings in Wales to his pioneering work in Bengal, Thomas's life is a testament to the power of faith and the transformative impact of cross-cultural ministry. 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 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. 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.
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A delightful collection of anecdotes and vignettes about the colorful characters and curious customs of 18th-century London. Douce and Smith's lively prose transports readers back in time, evoking the sights, sounds, and smells of this vibrant and ever-changing metropolis. 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 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. 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.