Bøker av John Rankin

This text offers a counter-argument to the theological tenets of Unitarianism, expounding on the principles of Trinitarianism and the divinity of Jesus Christ. For those seeking a deeper understanding of the history of Christian theology and doctrine, this book is a must-read.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Explores the troubled intertwining of religion, medicine, empire, and race relations in the early nineteenth century. John Rankin analyses the British use of medicine in West Africa as a tool to usher in a "softer" form of imperialism, considers how British colonial officials, missionaries, and doctors regarded Africans, and explores the impact of race classification on colonial constructs.