Creation of the Paris Evangelical Missionary Society

On November 4, the bylaws of the Missionary Society, whose aim is to “spread the Gospel among heathens.” This was a revival movement, whose founding members were of various nationalities. Their personal wealth allowed them to retain their independence vis-à-vis the consistories of Paris. Very quickly, the Missionary Society initiated activities in France and in Africa, and its influence was considerable.

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