| Creator |
Goforth, Rosalind, 1864-1942 |
| Title |
Chinese Diamonds for the King of Kings
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 78.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Al Haines
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| Summary |
"Chinese Diamonds for the King of Kings" by Rosalind Goforth is a religious narrative written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the author's experiences as a missionary in China, sharing stories of conversion and transformation among individuals and communities confronted by Christianity. The content likely focuses on the human experiences and miraculous changes associated with faith, particularly as they relate to the relationships between missionaries and the Chinese people. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to the setting of a quiet Chinese village where the elderly Mrs. Dwan struggles against the oppressive heat. The opening sketch reveals her interactions with a distraught father wheeling his sick child to a foreign hospital, igniting her apprehensions and prejudices against the missionaries she has heard so much about. The sketch serves to highlight the dramatic cultural clashes, misconceptions, and eventual conversions that the narrative will explore, as shown through the characters’ journeys toward understanding faith and redemption in their lives. The author aims to invite readers into these poignant stories, illustrating the power of faith amid trials and societal challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
BV: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Practical theology, Worship
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| Subject |
Missions -- China
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
43514 |
| Release Date |
Aug 19, 2013 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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