""The Work of God in Italy"" is a historical account of the spread of Evangelical Christianity in Italy during the 19th century. Written by William Owen, a British missionary who spent several years in Italy, the book provides a detailed description of the religious and political climate of the country at the time, as well as the challenges faced by those seeking to spread the Gospel.Owen begins by describing the state of the Catholic Church in Italy, which he sees as corrupt and in need of reform. He then goes on to detail ...
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""The Work of God in Italy"" is a historical account of the spread of Evangelical Christianity in Italy during the 19th century. Written by William Owen, a British missionary who spent several years in Italy, the book provides a detailed description of the religious and political climate of the country at the time, as well as the challenges faced by those seeking to spread the Gospel.Owen begins by describing the state of the Catholic Church in Italy, which he sees as corrupt and in need of reform. He then goes on to detail the efforts of various Evangelical missionaries and organizations to bring the message of salvation to the Italian people. This includes accounts of evangelistic meetings, Bible studies, and other forms of outreach, as well as the establishment of churches and schools.Throughout the book, Owen emphasizes the role of God in the spread of Evangelical Christianity in Italy, portraying the movement as a manifestation of divine providence. He also highlights the persecution faced by Evangelicals in Italy, including imprisonment, fines, and other forms of harassment.Overall, ""The Work of God in Italy"" is a fascinating account of a little-known chapter in the history of Christianity, and provides valuable insight into the challenges and triumphs of missionary work in a difficult cultural and political context.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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