Letters to Children by E. C. Bridgman

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Author Bridgman, E. C. (Elijah Coleman), 1801-1861
Title Letters to Children
Note Reading ease score: 77.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by Ting Man Tsao
Transcriber's Note: This e-book is based on an extant copy at
Special Collections Research Center, Earl Gregg Swem Library,
College of William and Mary. The transcriber is grateful to the
librarians there for providing assistance in accessing this rare
fragile book. A few typos in the original text were corrected.
Summary "Letters to Children" by E. C. Bridgman is a collection of letters written in the early 19th century. It details the experiences and observations of a missionary living in China, addressing the children of a Massachusetts Sabbath school. The letters discuss the cultural, social, and religious conditions of the Chinese people, particularly emphasizing the importance of the Bible and Christian teachings. The opening of this work presents Bridgman’s personal reflections and his aims to enlighten young readers about the dire spiritual needs he encounters in China. He expresses gratitude for his mission, emphasizing the contrast between the privileges of children in America—who have access to the Bible—and the millions of Chinese children who live in ignorance of the faith. Bridgman outlines the three main religious sects in China—Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism—and the multitude of idols worshiped by the people, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of Chinese society in subsequent letters. He speaks earnestly about his desire for the children he addresses to value their spiritual privileges and invoke compassion for their counterparts across the globe who lack those blessings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class BV: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Practical theology, Worship
Subject Christian life -- Juvenile literature
Subject Missionaries -- Juvenile literature
Subject China -- Religious life and customs -- Juvenile literature
Subject Idols and images -- Worship -- Juvenile literature
Subject Missions -- China -- Juvenile literature
Category Text
EBook-No. 54055
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 10, 2017
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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