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This book examines the history of missions with emphasis on biographical approach and covers missions chronologically and geographically to discuss key issues, both modern and historical, within missions. Bibliography, maps, photos, and charts are all included.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Ruth Tucker traces the spread of Christianity from its very beginning to the present time. Rather than a dry, academic approach dealing with dates and concepts, she captures the very heart of mission by exploring the eras of Christian mission by recounting the lives and experiences of the people who defined them. Her book treats the human dimension of the mission endeavor by delving into the lives of missionaries, some well-known, some all but forgotten. In all, Tucker offers an often compelling narrative that adds drama to an otherwise unexciting topic.
A Must Have and a Must Read for all Christians, true Disciples (followers) of the Lord Jesus Christ
13 Nov 2011
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From Jerusalem To Irian Jaya - A Biographical History of Christian Missions by Ruth A. Tucker - second edition, hardback is a bumper book, rolling in at 526 pages including index and is 4cm thick, yet surprising light for its size. There are 4 pages of Content, showing how much is in the book, from the apostle Paul up to the late twentieth century with modern missionaries as Jackie Pullenger and Don Richardson.
The book is in duotone colour, black and a dark orange which is VERY effective and works extremely well. The book is laid out professionally (others books are not, though professionally designed and typeset and thus a distinction is being made in this high quality work). The book contain a around 40 photos, a dozen maps and three charts, all of which aid the reader in the exploration of Christian missions over two thousand years.
The text itself is easy to read, enjoyable and makes you thirsting for the next character, from Apostle Paul to Bishop Polycarp, to St. Perpetua and beyond. The book also contain two prefaces and a number of excellent chapters: The Irresistible Advance and the Early Centuries: Evangelizing the Roman Empire (that set the scene for the Great Commission of Jesus command to "Go into all the world and preach the Gospel..."), Korea and Japan are also very well documented as is the Faith Mission Colleges.
The author has put a superb blend of facts, comments from others and often a conclusion, observations or life lessons within many of the personalities documented. These in themselves are very helpful and an inspiration in that these missionaries were not all saints, easy to get along with, and some broke the rules, but for the better good of the advancement of the Gospel, whilst a minority made huge blunders and their misdemeanours (or open sin) have not been brushed under the carpet. Inside these character portraits (at the beginning or end) can be found other personalities and their brief bios or main contributions; an added bonus to an already superb book, many of whom have been overlooked within Christendom or overshadowed by larger personalities.
A Must Have and a Must Read for all Christians, true Disciples (followers) of the Lord Jesus Christ
For those interested in STMs then i also recommend How to Plan, Prepare and Successfully Complete Your Short-term Mission - for Volunteers, Churches, Independent STM Teams and Mission Organisations
The book is in duotone colour, black and a dark orange which is VERY effective and works extremely well. The book is laid out professionally (others books are not, though professionally designed and typeset and thus a distinction is being made in this high quality work). The book contain a around 40 photos, a dozen maps and three charts, all of which aid the reader in the exploration of Christian missions over two thousand years.
The text itself is easy to read, enjoyable and makes you thirsting for the next character, from Apostle Paul to Bishop Polycarp, to St. Perpetua and beyond. The book also contain two prefaces and a number of excellent chapters: The Irresistible Advance and the Early Centuries: Evangelizing the Roman Empire (that set the scene for the Great Commission of Jesus command to "Go into all the world and preach the Gospel..."), Korea and Japan are also very well documented as is the Faith Mission Colleges.
The author has put a superb blend of facts, comments from others and often a conclusion, observations or life lessons within many of the personalities documented. These in themselves are very helpful and an inspiration in that these missionaries were not all saints, easy to get along with, and some broke the rules, but for the better good of the advancement of the Gospel, whilst a minority made huge blunders and their misdemeanours (or open sin) have not been brushed under the carpet. Inside these character portraits (at the beginning or end) can be found other personalities and their brief bios or main contributions; an added bonus to an already superb book, many of whom have been overlooked within Christendom or overshadowed by larger personalities.
A Must Have and a Must Read for all Christians, true Disciples (followers) of the Lord Jesus Christ
For those interested in STMs then i also recommend How to Plan, Prepare and Successfully Complete Your Short-term Mission - for Volunteers, Churches, Independent STM Teams and Mission Organisations
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29 of 30 people found the following review helpful
Simple Account of Christian Missionary History
18 May 2003
Format:Paperback
This is a very readable account of the history of missions. The author seemed to recount history without any favoritism, something that I could not easily do (there were a lot of pathetic missionaries in the past.) The book really showed the amazing sacrifice that many missionaries have made in the past to spread the Gospel.
The only major complaint I would have about this book can be found in the title. Irian Jaya no longer bears that name. The area is now known as West Papua. This shows that the book is fairly old and there has been a lot of exciting missionary activity since the writing of the book (1983).
This is a great book on the history of missions. The author starts with the apostle Paul and works her way all into the 1980's. Ruth Tucker writes in a very easy-to-read style. The book recounts many amazing stories about amazing people who desired to bring the gospel to the `ends of the earth'. Most of these men and women were faithful, effective missionaries. But others have been faithful but ineffective. As a missionary in training, I found the book helpful as I analyzed all the different situations and encounters that the missionaries found themselves in. I can learn from their successes and their mistakes. I would recommend this book to anyone (should be everyone) involved in missions.
26 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Great Reference Material
23 Jan 2004
Format:Paperback
This book was required for a college class at Moody Bible Institute (www.moody.edu). The author did a great job of caputring some of the interesting missionary characters over the years. No life is glossed over with flowery words or unrealistic statements. The good and bad facts are presented here.
Definitely an interesting read if you like history and missions. Good to read in short spurts as its set up similar to an encyclopedia. You can look up your missionary, read his or her blurb, and then skip around without missing much. I cannot think of a missionary that Ruth Tucker missed. She did a great job researching this book. Many missionaries I had never heard of with awesome stories are recorded here.
21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Ever Dream of a Missionary Journey?
16 Oct 2000
Format:Paperback
Enjoy a well written text book of Christian missions, from the eariliest beginnings to modern history. From the Apostle Paul, to Jim Elliott, each story will help you understand what the mission field is all about. It is so exciting to read about Patrick becoming a missionary to Ireland or Hudson Taylor going to China. It is exciting to read about David Livingston exploring Africa and William Carey in India. The book has exciting sections about Medical Missions, Single Women Missionaries, Twentified Century Martyrs and my favorite Missionary Aviation. Reading this masterpiece, you will learn by about these great men and women of God, how you too, can be an effective missionary. Learn about their trials they had to experience. From the South Seas, the Americas and to the remotest places on earth these missionaries traveled. Some lived long lives and others died for the cause of Christ. Some were even eating by cannibals. You can learn alot from their lives. This is must reading for every Christian in the world!!!
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