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missionary a member of a religious mission Missionary Aubrey, Father converts savages to Christianity. [Fr. Lit.: Atala] missionary to the German infidels in 8th century. [Christian Hagiog.: Brewster, 271] attempts to convert Sadie Thompson to religion but ends up seducing her. [Br. Lit.: “Miss Thompson” in Benét, 675; Am. Cinema: “Rain” in Halliwell, 593] priests establish a diocese in New Mexico. [Am. Lit.: Cather Death Comes for the Archbishop in Magill I, 199] (1813–1873) explorer and missionary in Africa. [Br. Hist.: NCE, 1596] (c. 385–461) early missionary to and patron saint of Ireland. [Christian Hagiog.: Brewster, 138] international religious organization known for its charitable and missionary work. [Christian Rel.: NCE, 2408–2409] Roman Catholic religious order distinguished in foreign missions. [Christian Hist.: NCE, 1412] indefatigable pioneer converter of East Indies. [Christian Hagiog.: Attwater, 141–142] How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The seal never conferred any kind of religious endorsement; it merely acknowledged that Christian missionaries settled the Los Angeles area. Their initial conversation led to the idea that these Christian missionaries and scholars of Islam would help the younger Muslim researchers of IRI by teaching them certain research methodologies and helping them improve their writing skills in English. nbsp;education through the efforts of Christian missionaries, and of the development of early-modern Tsugaru identity with reference to Japanese and |
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