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An American Missionary In Japan

An American Missionary In Japan

Gordon, Marquis Lafayette

Hardcover

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ISBN10: 1163545082
ISBN13: 9781163545089
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 300
Weight: 1.34
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
An American Missionary in Japan is a memoir written by Marquis Lafayette Gordon, an American missionary who spent many years in Japan during the early 20th century. The book recounts his experiences as a Christian missionary in Japan, where he worked to spread the gospel and establish churches. Gordon's memoir provides a unique perspective on Japanese culture and society during a time of great change, as the country was modernizing and opening up to the world. He describes his interactions with Japanese people from all walks of life, including farmers, merchants, and government officials, and offers insights into their customs, beliefs, and values.Throughout the book, Gordon reflects on the challenges and rewards of his missionary work, as well as the personal growth and spiritual transformation that he experienced during his time in Japan. He also discusses the impact of Christianity on Japanese society, and the ways in which his efforts contributed to the growth of the church in Japan.Overall, An American Missionary in Japan is a fascinating and insightful memoir that offers a glimpse into the life of a missionary in a foreign land, as well as the complex cultural and social dynamics of early 20th century Japan.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.

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