William Carey: Expecting Great Things

William Carey, a working-class boy from a poor background, taught himself Latin and Greek and was apprenticed to a local shoemaker. He later became a preacher, pastor, and key figure in forming The Baptist Missionary Society. He translated the Bible into Indian languages and is known as the father of the missionary movement.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 128 pages
Publication date: 13 May 2022
Publisher: Christian Focus Publications Ltd

William Carey, born into a working-class background, defied expectations and made an indelible impact on the world. As a curious child, he nurtured a deep fascination with the natural world and possessed an exceptional intellect that allowed him to teach himself Latin and Greek. Despite facing educational disparities, he was apprenticed to a local shoemaker instead of receiving a university education like many of his affluent peers.

In his adult life, Carey assumed diverse roles: husband, father, schoolmaster, preacher, and pastor. He was deeply committed to spreading the gospel to other lands, leading him to be a key figure in forming The Baptist Missionary Society in 1792. With his family, he embarked on a mission to India, utilizing his linguistic skills to translate the Bible into numerous Indian languages, including Bengali, Hindi, and Sanskrit.

This book serves as an introduction to a young man who began his journey as a shoemaker but ultimately became the father of the modern missionary movement. William Carey believed in the extraordinary potential of God and embraced the responsibility to accomplish great things for Him. His unwavering faith and determination paved the way for countless lives to be transformed by the message of Jesus Christ.

Weight: 90g
Dimension: 112 x 177 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781527107939