From Pioneers to Present: Seventh-Day Adventist Mission History in British North Borneo and Sabah

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From Pioneers to Present: Seventh-Day Adventist Mission History in British North Borneo and Sabah
RM200.00
Book Summary

This book traces the development of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Sabah (North Borneo) from its earliest missionary work to 2023.

What the Book Covers
  • The pioneering work of early Seventh-day Adventist missionaries
  • Establishment of churches and mission schools
  • Church expansion across different historical periods
  • Challenges faced during each decade
  • Growth and achievements up to 2023
Historical Periods Examined
  • British North Borneo Chartered Company administration
  • Japanese Occupation
  • Crown Colony era
  • Post-independence years
  • Early 21st century developments
Research and Documentation
  • Meticulously researched historical accounts
  • Referenced information sources
  • Historical photographs
  • Maps showing mission development
  • Timelines of key events
Who This Book Is For

This book is for:

  • Church members interested in denominational history
  • Researchers studying religious development in Borneo
  • Those interested in missionary work in Southeast Asia
  • Students of Malaysian religious history
Why This Matters

The book documents:

  • The spread of Seventh-day Adventist beliefs in a specific region
  • How missionary work adapted to changing political circumstances
  • The growth of indigenous church leadership
  • The establishment of educational institutions
  • The development of a religious community over more than a century

This book delves into the history of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Sabah (North Borneo) and the remarkable journey of its early missionaries. These missionaries, like their predecessors, fearlessly ventured into uncharted territories to spread the Truth, fully aware of the challenges that awaited them.

The book chronicles the pioneering efforts of these missionaries, who laid the foundations for the establishment of churches and mission schools. It explores the gradual expansion of the church, highlighting the difficulties encountered in each passing decade and the corresponding timelines. The narrative begins with the administration of the British North Borneo Chartered Company, followed by the challenges faced during the Japanese Occupation, the Crown Colony era, and the post-independence years.

Each period is meticulously described, shedding light on the operations of the mission during that time.
The book concludes with a detailed account of the early 21st century, showcasing the remarkable progress achieved by the Seventh-day Adventist of Sabah Mission up until 2023. The contents of the book are meticulously researched, referenced, and accompanied by photographs and maps, enriching the reader’s understanding of the historical events and developments.

Additional information

Weight 1.1 kg
Dimensions 7.25 × 10 × 0.4 in
ISBN

Author

Pages

252

Type

Hardcover