Call for Christian Unity Under One Shepherd
A missive urging Christians across denominations to unite under one Spirit and Jesus Christ as head. The writer critiques sectarian disputes, warns such quarrels fuel infidelity, and appeals for love and shared faith to spread the Redeemer’s name globally. Addressed from City Road dated August 10.
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Lord Jesus Christ
Telus
Jesus
Porphry
Celsus
Julian
Hell
Voltaire
Rouffeau
Paine
City Road
Witness for Christianity No IV Justin Martyr’s conversion
This excerpt outlines Justin Martyr from Neapolis in Samaria, tracing his path through Alexandria and various schools of philosophy. A late encounter with a sage who directs him to Christianity leads Justin to convert, write two apologias, and defend Christian faith with zeal. His life ends in martyrdom, testifying to his belief.
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Julian
Justin Martyr
Justin
Neapolis
Sichem
Samaria
Rom
Thither
Priscus
Bacchius
Alexandria
Plato
God
Christ
Pythagoras
Missionary Sketches II on Otaheite Islands and People
The article reviews the Society Islands, chiefly Otaheite, detailing discovery history, geography, climate, and fertile soil. It describes inhabitants as tall copper-coloured with brave, open, and generous temperaments yet volatile and sensual, noting their light dress and mulberry bark cloth. It discusses language, culture, and the challenges of converting them, including intertribal wars and social disorder.
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Otaheite
Society Islands
West
Lone
Quiros
Wallis
Cooke
Coo
Eimeo
Wilson
Pomartee
Cok
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