The American Board And Ecclesiastical Councils: An Open Letter To The Prudential Committee Of The American Board (1887) is a book written by Samuel Harris. The book is a letter addressed to the Prudential Committee of the American Board, discussing the role of ecclesiastical councils in the selection of missionaries. The author argues that these councils should have a greater role in the process, as they are better equipped to judge the spiritual qualifications of candidates. Harris also discusses the history of the American Board and its relationship with various churches, and offers suggestions for improving the selection process. The book is an important historical document, providing insight into the workings of the American Board and the role of religion in American society during the late 19th century.This scarce antiquarian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.