Colin Eldridge

Missionary Imperialists?

History & Biography

“John Darch's six detailed case studies of missionary activities on the 'imperial frontier in the tropics' during the years 1860-1885 add further insights into the ongoing debate about Christian missionary ties to imperial enterprises, demonstrating that while missionaries frequently embraced opportunities offered by British expansion overseas, such expansion was not deemed to be a necessary or always helpful prerequisite in their work of extending the gospel.”