| Management number | 232071522 | Release Date | 2026/06/18 | List Price | $8.95 | Model Number | 232071522 | ||
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A compelling, real-world account of twenty-five years of Christian mission in Japan, seen through the eyes of seasoned workers and those they touched.This nonfiction volume collects vivid scenes from Yokohama and other Japanese communities during the Meiji era. It follows the work of the Woman’s Union Missionary Society and its tireless supporters as they bring the Gospel, education, and charity to women, children, and families in a changing land. The narrative blends daily life with dramatic events, showing how faith is lived out amid language barriers, cultural differences, and occasional danger.Real-life scenes of missionary life: prayers, schools, Bible readings, and the daily routines that sustain a foreign mission.Encounters with hardship and disaster, from floods to earthquakes, and how communities respond with aid and hope.Stories of conversion and perseverance, including the impact of Bible-based outreach on individuals and households.A window into Meiji Japan: social change, new institutions, and the place of women within a transforming society.Ideal for readers of religious history, missionary testimony, and narratives of cross-cultural engagement during a pivotal era in Japan. Read more
| ISBN10 | 0267254296 |
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| ISBN13 | 978-0267254293 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Forgotten Books |
| Dimensions | 9 x 6 x 0.4 inches |
| Item Weight | 14.3 ounces |
| Reading age | 16 years and up |
| Print length | 187 pages |
| Publication date | January 30, 2018 |
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