Letters to Children by E. C. Bridgman
"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 hisaims 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.)
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| Author | Bridgman, E. C. (Elijah Coleman), 1801-1861 |
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| 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. |
| 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 | Jan 26, 2017 |
| Most Recently Updated | Feb 10, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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