William Elmslie biography, Kashmir was a princely state during British rule in India, and the Maharajas then were intolerant of any missionary activity. But when Maharaja Ranbir Singh came to the throne, he felt the need for modern medicine for his people and allowed missionaries into the state during the summers. One of the pioneer…
James Duthie biography, The caste system in India has brought many evils in society, and one of them is untouchability. It is a practice where the higher caste people ostracize others and subject them to inhuman treatment. Many Christian missionaries in India challenged such caste inequalities and played an essential role in a positive societal…
Margaret Stephen Kennedy, was one of the first Zenana missionaries in India. The Zenana ministry involved female missionaries taking the Gospel to the Indian women, who were prohibited from appearing in public places and speaking to men. Biography:Birth: 18-01-1814Home Calling: 23-05-1891Native Place: AberdeenCountry : ScotlandPlace of Vision: India Margaret was born in a devoted Christian…
James Renwick, was a Scottish Presbyterian minister who became a martyr for Christ for his radical obedience to the Word of God. Born into a pious family, Renwick had a strong affinity towards church activities from a very early age. At the age of thirteen, he went to the University of Edinburgh, where he studied…
George Wishart, was born into a noble family in Montrose and was well educated. he graduated from the University of Leuven and started teaching Greek in a school in Montrose. There he also taught the students teaching Greek in a school in Montrose. There he was falsely accused of heresy. So, he fled the country…
John Knox biography, John is considered the foremost leader of the Scottish Reformaion. Born in 1514 AD, he set the moral tone of the Church of Scotland and opposed the ways of the papacy. Probably influenced by early church reformers such as Patrick Hamilton and George Wishart. John joined the reformation movement to reform the…
