Bøger af John Marvin Dean

In this fascinating memoir, John Marvin Dean recounts his experiences as a missionary in the Philippines during World War II. From his early struggles to learn the local language to his harrowing encounters with Japanese soldiers, Dean's story is one of faith, courage, and determination. But it is also a deeply moving portrait of the Filipino people and the bonds of love and friendship that can overcome even the most difficult circumstances.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The Cross of Christ in Bolo-Land is a book written by John Marvin Dean. It is a captivating and inspiring account of the author's missionary journey to Bolo-Land, a remote and isolated region in the Philippines. The book details Dean's experiences as he attempts to spread the gospel to the Bolo people, who have never heard of Christianity before.The author's journey is not an easy one, as he faces numerous challenges and obstacles along the way. He must learn the language and customs of the Bolo people, gain their trust, and convince them of the truth of the gospel. He faces opposition from local leaders and encounters resistance from those who are deeply entrenched in their traditional beliefs.Despite these difficulties, Dean perseveres, and his efforts eventually bear fruit. He witnesses the transformation of the Bolo people as they embrace Christianity and begin to live out their faith. The book is a testament to the power of the gospel and the resilience of the human spirit.Overall, The Cross of Christ in Bolo-Land is a moving and thought-provoking account of a missionary's journey to a remote and challenging region. It is a must-read for anyone interested in missionary work, cross-cultural communication, or the power of faith to transform lives.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.