Medical Missions: The Twofold Task (1920)

Medical Missions: The Twofold Task is a book written by Walter Russell Lambuth in 1920. The book focuses on the importance of medical missions in spreading Christianity and improving the health of people in underdeveloped countries. Lambuth, who was a physician and a Methodist missionary, draws on his personal experiences to explain the challenges and rewards of medical missions. The book is divided into two parts. The first part discusses the spiritual aspect of medical missions and how it can be used to share the gospel with people who may not have had access to it before. Lambuth argues that medical missions can help break down cultural barriers and create opportunities for evangelism. The second part of the book focuses on the practical aspects of medical missions, including the challenges of providing medical care in remote areas with limited resources. Lambuth provides practical advice on how to set up medical clinics, train local healthcare workers, and deal with cultural differences. Overall, Medical Missions: The Twofold Task is a valuable resource for anyone interested in medical missions or global health. It provides a unique perspective on the intersection of medicine and religion and offers practical advice for those who want to make a difference in the world.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.