The Massachuset Psalter: Or Psalms Of David With The Gospel According To John (1709) - Paperback

by Experience Mayhew (Author)

The Massachuset Psalter: Or Psalms Of David With The Gospel According To John (1709) is a book written by Experience Mayhew. The book is a translation of the Psalms of David and the Gospel of John into the Massachuset language, which was spoken by the Native American tribe of the same name. The Massachuset Psalter includes the complete text of the Psalms and the Gospel of John, along with a preface by Mayhew and a table of contents. This book is an important historical document, as it represents one of the earliest attempts to translate the Bible into a Native American language. It also provides insight into the religious beliefs and practices of the Massachuset people during the 18th century. Overall, The Massachuset Psalter is a valuable resource for scholars of Native American history and culture, as well as for those interested in the history of Christian missions and evangelism.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.