Statements (151)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Person
gptkb:autobiography gptkb:missionary_work |
| gptkbp:advocated_for |
Indigenous rights
indigenous rights Missionary work in remote areas for peace among tribes. |
| gptkbp:affiliation |
gptkb:United_Methodist_Church
|
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Vanuatu
gptkb:United_Methodist_Church |
| gptkbp:awards |
Honorary Doctorate from the University of Edinburgh
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| gptkbp:birth_date |
1824-05-24
1824-04-24 |
| gptkbp:born |
April 24, 1824
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| gptkbp:challenges |
cannibalism in the New Hebrides
|
| gptkbp:children |
gptkb:John_G._Paton
gptkb:John_Paton_Jr. |
| gptkbp:contributed_to |
gptkb:Christian_literature
gptkb:missions Bible translation. |
| gptkbp:death_date |
1907-01-28
|
| gptkbp:died |
Shipwrecks
January 28, 1907 |
| gptkbp:education |
gptkb:University_of_Edinburgh
|
| gptkbp:established |
Schools in the New Hebrides
schools in the New Hebrides. |
| gptkbp:exhibited_at |
cultural changes in the New Hebrides.
|
| gptkbp:faced |
Hostility from cannibals
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| gptkbp:famous_for |
Evangelism in the South Seas
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| gptkbp:famous_quote |
' I have a great God to serve.'
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| gptkbp:founded |
gptkb:Missionary_Society_for_the_New_Hebrides
a mission station in Tanna |
| gptkbp:has_impact_on |
the spread of Christianity.
|
| gptkbp:has_performed_at |
At missionary conferences
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
John Paton
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| gptkbp:image |
John_ Paton.jpg
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| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:Christian_literature
Christian missions in the Pacific Modern missionary practices Christian missions globally. |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Scottish_Presbyterianism
gptkb:John_Knox gptkb:Robert_Moffat gptkb:David_Livingstone |
| gptkbp:inspired |
many missionaries
Future missionaries Biographies of missionaries Later missionaries to the Pacific Islands |
| gptkbp:is_active_in |
19th century missions
|
| gptkbp:is_adept_at |
Language learning
|
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
Missionary circles
|
| gptkbp:is_challenged_by |
gptkb:Local_customs
|
| gptkbp:is_motivated_by |
Faith in God
|
| gptkbp:is_recognized_by |
Various organizations
Church leaders the Scottish Church. |
| gptkbp:is_remembered_for |
His dedication to the mission field
|
| gptkbp:is_respected_by |
gptkb:Native_American_culture
|
| gptkbp:is_taught_in |
gptkb:Christian_theology
Christianity. |
| gptkbp:is_visited_by |
gptkb:Australia
|
| gptkbp:known_for |
Courage in the face of danger
Translation of the Bible into the local language Evangelism in the South Pacific missionary work in the New Hebrides |
| gptkbp:language |
gptkb:Bislama
|
| gptkbp:language_spoken |
gptkb:Bislama
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
gptkb:Paton_Memorial_Church
|
| gptkbp:mission |
gptkb:Vanuatu
gptkb:New_Hebrides |
| gptkbp:nationality |
Scottish
|
| gptkbp:notable_burials |
gptkb:Melbourne_General_Cemetery
the Old Calton Burial Ground. |
| gptkbp:notable_work |
Missionary work in the New Hebrides
Autobiography of John Paton ' The Story of John G. Paton'. |
| gptkbp:occupation |
gptkb:missionary_work
|
| gptkbp:occurs_in |
hostility from some tribes.
|
| gptkbp:place_of_birth |
gptkb:Edinburgh,_Scotland
Inverness, Scotland |
| gptkbp:place_of_death |
gptkb:Dumfries,_Scotland
gptkb:Melbourne,_Australia |
| gptkbp:promoted |
agriculture among islanders.
|
| gptkbp:published |
Reports on missionary work
Letters from the New Hebrides The Story of John Paton ' Paton’s Narrative'. |
| gptkbp:received |
Honorary Doctorate from the University of Edinburgh
Honorary Doctorate from the University of Glasgow a warm welcome from islanders. |
| gptkbp:religion |
gptkb:Christianity
|
| gptkbp:resides_in |
gptkb:Vanuatu
|
| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Mary_Ann_Paton
|
| gptkbp:supported |
Education for indigenous people
education for indigenous people. |
| gptkbp:translated_into |
New Testament into local languages
|
| gptkbp:was |
A pioneer in missionary work
A prominent figure in the 19th century missions. |
| gptkbp:was_a |
gptkb:Author
gptkb:Public_speaker supporter of women's rights. source of inspiration for many. advocate for social justice. symbol of faith and resilience. proponent of community development. respected elder. Pioneer missionary cultural ambassador. courageous leader. visionary leader. advocate for education. advocate for health care. advocate for sustainable practices. believer in community empowerment. believer in the importance of local leadership. believer in the power of prayer. beloved figure in missionary circles. beloved missionary. champion of cultural understanding. champion of the marginalized. dedicated family man. devoted servant of God. influencer in the missionary community. influential in the establishment of churches. influential speaker. key figure in the New Hebrides. pioneer in missionary work. pioneer of cross-cultural missions. pioneer of indigenous education. promoter of literacy. respected author. respected figure in the history of missions. role model for future missionaries. |
| gptkbp:was_educated_at |
gptkb:University_of_Edinburgh
|
| gptkbp:was_influenced_by |
gptkb:Scottish_Enlightenment
the writings of David Livingstone. |
| gptkbp:was_involved_in |
gptkb:Cultural_exchange
|
| gptkbp:was_known_for |
Courage in the face of danger
his dedication and perseverance. |
| gptkbp:was_part_of |
gptkb:Scottish_Missionary_Society
|
| gptkbp:was_supported_by |
His family
Scottish churches the London Missionary Society. |
| gptkbp:works_with |
Other missionaries
|
| gptkbp:wrote |
gptkb:Memoir_of_the_Life_of_John_Paton
Autobiography of John Paton ' John G. Paton: Missionary to the New Hebrides'. |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Grand_Rapids_Public_Library
gptkb:Media_News_Group gptkb:Alan_Paton |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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