Ebenezer Henderson (1784-1858): missionary, traveler, teacher, Biblical scholar. his life and work in the north of Europe, with special reference to the great missionary awakening

• Main Author: Glassman, James Hendrix
• Format: Doctoral or Postdoctoral Thesis
• Language: unknown
• Published: The University of Edinburgh 1958
• Subjects: Annexe Thesis Digitisation Project 2018 Block 19; Iceland
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/1842/30210

One hundred years have elapsed since the death of Dr. Henderson and ninety-nine since the publication of his Mteaoir. So detailed study of his labors has appeared before the British public since that time. In recent years Danish, Swedish, and Icelandic writers have dealt with his importance to their own countries. After investigation into the influence that Dr. Henderson exerted upon the countries of Horthem Euporep it is the author's firm conviction that a new studyis warranted "in his own country". In pursuing his researches the author has traveled in many of the places where Dr. Henderson labored. Ho warmer reception was re¬ ceived than in Iceland. To express individually ay debt of gratitude to all who have assisted in the accomplishment of this work both in Great Britain and abroad uouLd fill a volume. I would, however, make particular acknowledgement to Dr. Hugh Watt of Hew College, Edinburgh, for having suggested the study