The Unoccupied Mission Fields of Africa and Asia

by Samuel Marinus Zwemer

Publisher:

Student Volunteer Movement for Foreign Missions

, 1911

Overview

Zwemer surveys the state of missionary work in Africa and Asia after discussing the geographical, political, social, moral, and religious conditions in these countries—then sounds the call to spread the word and work of Christ. “If the unoccupied fields of the world are to be occupied for Jesus Christ and by Him, those who have surrendered their lives to His service and are willing to dare and endure must enter these fields.”

Nicknamed the “Apostle to Islam,” for nearly 40 years Samuel M. Zwemer lived and worked in the Middle East, preaching the Gospel of Jesus and training hundreds of missionaries. Founder and editor of The Moslem World, Zwemer—familiar with the land, language, and people of Islam—provided a window into a growing religion and culture that few Westerners knew. Zwemer’s legacy as one of the finest Christian scholars of Islam is still recognized today.

In the Logos edition, all Scripture passages in Arabia: The Cradle of Islam are tagged and appear on mouse-over. What’s more, Scripture references are linked to the wealth of language resources in your Logos library. If you own the English and Arabic Qur’an, you can follow along with Zwemer in his analysis of Islamic doctrine and his studies comparing Islam to Christianity. This makes these texts more powerful and easier to access than ever before for scholarly work or personal Bible study.

Key Features

• Surveys the state of missionary work in Africa and Asia
• Discusses the geographical, political, social, moral, and religious conditions in Africa and Asia
• Offers evangelism tools for missionary work

Contents

• The Heart of Two Continents
• Smaller Areas and Unreached Millions
• Why Still Unoccupied
• Social Conditions
• Religious Conditions
• Strategic Importance
• The Pioneer and His Task
• The Glory of the Impossible

Product Details

• Title: The Unoccupied Mission Fields of Africa and Asia
• Author: Samuel M. Zwemer
• Publisher: Student Volunteer Movement for Foreign Missions
• Publication Date: 1911
• Pages: 260

About Samuel Marinus Zwemer

Samuel Marinus Zwemer (1867–1952) was born in Vriesland, Michigan and educated at Hope College, New Brunswick Theological Seminary, Muskingham College, and Rutgers College. Zwemer served as a missionary in the Middle East from 1891–1929 where he earned his nickname “The Apostle to Islam.” In 1929, he was appointed professor of missions and professor of the history of religion at Princeton Theological Seminary. He retired from Princeton College Seminary at the age of 70.

Zwemer was the founder and edited The Moslem World for 35 years and the author of dozens of books, articles, essays, and periodicals—mostly revolving around missionary work and Islam.