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When he was 16 years of age, his father became a Court Preacher and General Superintendent at [[Oels]], in Silesia. There, the young boy attended the Gymnaesium, but the boy was naturally shy and shunned all interaction with fellow students. In his 18th year he went on a walking tour, on which he made many friends. During this time, he made the decision to become a [[Christian]] missionary. |
When he was 16 years of age, his father became a Court Preacher and General Superintendent at [[Oels]], in Silesia. There, the young boy attended the Gymnaesium, but the boy was naturally shy and shunned all interaction with fellow students. In his 18th year he went on a walking tour, on which he made many friends. During this time, he made the decision to become a [[Christian]] missionary. |
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Vedamanikkam baptized by Rev.Kolap and requested him a missionary to Trivancore. Once WTR reaches Tharangam padi, |
Vedamanikkam baptized by Rev.Kolap and requested him a missionary to Trivancore. Once WTR reaches Tharangam padi, Vedamanikkam took him to trivancore. His ministries are building schools, orphanages, job training and proclaiming gospel. |
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He opened many churches in Kanyakumari district. Myladi and Puthalam churches are the fruits of his ministry. |
He opened many churches in Kanyakumari district. Myladi and Puthalam churches are the fruits of his ministry. |
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Revision as of 11:10, 25 November 2013
William Tobias Ringeltaube | |
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| Born | August 8, 1770 |
| Nationality | Germany |
| Alma mater | Halle University |
| Occupation | മിഷണറി |
William Tobias Ringeltaube, or Wilhelm Tobias Ringeltaube, (1770- ?) was the first Protestant missionary in the far south of India.[1] He spent much of his time in Travancore. He was the first child of Gottlieb Ringeltaube, Vicar of Scheidelwitz (today Szydlowice), near Brzeg, in Silesia. He was born on 8 August 1770. The cause and date of his death are uncertain, but it is widely believed that he died of liver failure whilst on a voyage to Africa. Others[who?] believe that he was killed by the natives whilst on a mission to Jakarta (then called Batavia).
Early life
Five days after his birth he was baptized and given the name William Tobias Ringeltaube. For seven years Ringeltaube grew up in the quietness of a country home; after this his father went to Warsaw in Poland, and spent nine years in the city. During this time, William was educated by his father.
When he was 16 years of age, his father became a Court Preacher and General Superintendent at Oels, in Silesia. There, the young boy attended the Gymnaesium, but the boy was naturally shy and shunned all interaction with fellow students. In his 18th year he went on a walking tour, on which he made many friends. During this time, he made the decision to become a Christian missionary. Ministry: Vedamanikkam baptized by Rev.Kolap and requested him a missionary to Trivancore. Once WTR reaches Tharangam padi, Vedamanikkam took him to trivancore. His ministries are building schools, orphanages, job training and proclaiming gospel.
He opened many churches in Kanyakumari district. Myladi and Puthalam churches are the fruits of his ministry. One of the famous church is Perinbapuram Church just ten kilometres from Nagercoil on the way to Monday market. This church crossed 200 years now
References
- ^ Kent, Eliza F. (2004). Converting Women: Gender and Protestant Christianity in Colonial South India. Oxford University Press. p. 43. ISBN 9780195165074.
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