Gospel Bearers, Gender Barriers: Missionary Women in the Twentieth Century
- ISBN-10
- 157075425X
- ISBN-13
- 9781570754258
- Category
- Religion / Christian Ministry / Missions
- Pages
- 249
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2002
- Publisher
- Orbis Books
- Author
- Dana Lee Robert
Description
A fascinating look at the lives of women who bore the heat of day in Christian mission, but who were often forgotten by history until now.
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