The Protestant Lutheran Mission And Missionary Activities In Tranquebar Region

This history of the spread of Christianity in the Tranquebar region during the 18th century was the history of the Protestant Mission in India by German Missionaries, sponsored by the King of Denmark and supported by the society for Promoting Christian Knowledge (S.P.C.K) of London. The Halle University of Germany played a vital role in sending proper persons and instruction to carry out the Missionary work in India. Right from Ziegenbalg and Plush, 54 took part in the Missionary work. Under Francke, 10 Missionaries were sent out, of which 9 were Germans and one was Dane. After Francke, 44 Missionaries were sent out to India of which 38 were Germans, 5 Danes, and one Swede.