""A History of Lutheran Missions"" by Preston A. Laury is a comprehensive account of the global missionary efforts of the Lutheran Church. The book covers the origins of Lutheran missions in the sixteenth century, and traces their development through the centuries. The author discusses the various challenges and obstacles faced by Lutheran missionaries, including cultural barriers, political upheavals, and religious conflicts. He also highlights the contributions of notable individuals and organizations in the history of Lutheran missions, such as Johann Christoph Blumhardt, Gustav Warneck, and the United Evangelical Lutheran Church. The book provides a detailed analysis of the impact of Lutheran missions on the spread of Christianity around the world, and explores the ongoing challenges and opportunities facing the Lutheran Church in the field of global mission work. Overall, ""A History of Lutheran Missions"" is an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in the history of Christianity and the role of missions in spreading the faith.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.