David Brainerd

David Brainerd (1718–1747) fue un misionero presbiteriano estadounidense conocido por su dedicación a la evangelización de los pueblos nativos americanos en el noreste de Estados Unidos. Nació en Haddam, Connecticut, y quedó huérfano a los 14 años. Tras una experiencia espiritual profunda en 1739, se comprometió al ministerio y estudió en Yale, aunque fue expulsado por sus críticas al personal académico. En 1742, fue ordenado ministro y comenzó su labor misionera en 1743, trabajando entre los indios delaware en Nueva Jersey y los seneca en Nueva York y Pensilvania.

Su vida estuvo marcada por la pobreza, la enfermedad y la soledad. Contrajo tuberculosis en 1746 y pasó sus últimos meses bajo el cuidado de Jonathan Edwards en Northampton, donde falleció en 1747 a los 29 años. A pesar de su corta vida, dejó un legado duradero. Su diario personal fue publicado por Jonathan Edwards en 1749, inspirando a generaciones de misioneros y líderes cristianos, como William Carey y Jim Elliot. Su ejemplo de sacrificio y devoción sigue siendo una fuente de inspiración en la historia del cristianismo misionero.

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Diary & Journal of David Brainerd

The Life and Diary of David Brainerd: With Notes and Reflections (Annotated)

an extract of the life of the late rev. mr. david brainerd, missionary to the indians. by john wesley, ... the fourth edition.

The Life of Rev. David Brainerd, Chiefly Extracted From his Diary

An Account of the Life of the Reverend David Brainerd: Minister of the Gospel, missionary to the Indians from the Honourable Society in Scotland for t

The Diary and Journal of David Brainerd 2 Volume Paperback Set: The Journal of David Brainerd: Volume 2 Paperback (Cambridge Library Collection - Religion)

The Diary and Journal of David Brainerd 2 Volume Paperback Set: The Diary of David Brainerd: Volume 1 Paperback (Cambridge Library Collection - Religion)

mirabilia dei inter indicos, or the rise and progress of a remarkable work of grace amongst a number of the indians in the provinces of new-jersey and

The Works of President Edwards: With a Memoir of His Life

an account of the life of the late reverend mr david brainerd, minister of the gospel, who died at northampton in new-england, october 9. 1747, in th

The Works of President Edwards: Treatise Concerning Religious Affections. Justification by Faith Alone. Pressing Into the Kingdom of God. Ruth's Resol

An Extract of the Life of the Late Rev. Mr. David Brainerd, Missionary to the Indians. By John Wesley, ... The Fourth Edition

The Works of President Edwards: With a Memoir of His Life

An Account of the Life of the Late Reverend Mr. David Brainerd, Minister of the Gospel, Missionary to the Indians, From the Honourable Society in Scot

The Works of President Edwards: With a Memoir of His Life ..., Volume 2

An Account of the Life of the Late Reverend Mr David Brainerd, Minister of the Gospel, who Died at Northampton in New-England, October 9. 1747, in the

The Works of President Edwards: With a Memoir of His Life ..., Volume 8

The Works of President Edwards: Treatise Concerning Religious Affections. Justification by Faith Alone. Pressing Into the Kingdom of God. Ruth's Resol

An Account of the Life of the Reverend David Brainerd: Minister of the Gospel, Missionary to the Indians From the Honourable Society in Scotland for t

An Account of the Life of the Reverend David Brainerd: Minister of the Gospel, Missionary to the Indians From the Honourable Society in Scotland for t

An Account of the Life of the Reverend David Brainerd, Minister of the Gospel; Missionary to the Indians From the Honourable Society, in Scotland, for

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