A Christian in the Land of the Gods: Journey of Faith in Japan By Joanna R Shelton Paperback 1498224911 9781498224918 A Christian in the Land of the Gods: Journey of Faith in Japan In November 1877, three months after Emperor Meijis conscript army of commoners defeated forces led by Japans famous last samurai, the Reverend Tom Alexander and his new wife, Emma, arrived in Japan, a country where Christianity had been punishable by death until 1868. A Christian in the Land of the Gods offers an intimate view of hardships and challenges faced by nineteenth century missionaries working to plant their faith in a country just emerging from two and a half centuries of self imposed seclusion. The narrative takes place against the backdrop of wrenching change in Japan and Great Power jockeying for territory and influence in Asia, as seen through the eyes of a Presbyterian missionary from East Tennessee. This true story of personal sacrifice, devotion to duty, and unwavering faith sheds new light on Protestant missionaries work with Japans leading democracy activists and the missionaries role in helping transform Japan from a nation ruled by shoguns, hereditary lords, and samurai to a leading industrial powerhouse. It addresses universal themes of love, loss, and the enduring power of faith. The narrative also proves that one seemingly ordinary person can change lives than he or she ever realizes.

Fascinating history of Japan in the late 1800 s and biography of the author s great grandparents based on their letters and journals I read the Kindle version because the paperback price is 30. 00 Rev And Mrs Alexander were an early progressive Presbyterian presence in the country assisted in the development of schools not just for males but with opportunities for females to obtain high school and college diplomas The Presbyterian church in Japan ordained females during that time much earlier than in the U. S 1498224911

A Christian in the Land of the Gods: Journey of Faith in Japan By Joanna R Shelton

1498224911

9781498224918

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In November 1877 three months after Emperor Meiji s conscript army of commoners defeated forces led by Japan s famous last samurai the Reverend Tom Alexander and his new wife Emma arrived in Japan a country where Christianity had been punishable by death until 1868 A Christian in the Land of the Gods offers an intimate view of hardships and challenges faced by nineteenth century missionaries working to plant their faith in a country just emerging from two and a half centuries of self imposed seclusion The narrative takes place against the backdrop of wrenching change in Japan and Great Power jockeying for territory and influence in Asia as seen through the eyes of a Presbyterian missionary from East Tennessee This true story of personal sacrifice devotion to duty and unwavering faith sheds new light on Protestant missionaries work with Japan s leading democracy activists and the missionaries role in helping transform Japan from a nation ruled by shoguns hereditary lords and samurai to a leading industrial powerhouse It addresses universal themes of love loss and the enduring power of faith The narrative also proves that one seemingly ordinary person can change lives than he or she ever realizes A Christian in the Land of the Gods Journey of Faith in Japan.