Hepburn Of Japan, And His Wife, And Helpmates: A Life Story Of Toil For Christ (1913) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781436868839)

Hepburn of Japan, and His Wife, and Helpmates: A Life Story of Toil for Christ is a biographical book written by William Elliot Griffis and published in 1913. The book tells the story of a Christian missionary, Dr. James Curtis Hepburn, and his wife, Clara, who dedicated their lives to spreading the gospel in Japan during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.The book describes Hepburn's early life in America and his decision to become a missionary in Japan. It also details his struggles and successes in establishing a Christian presence in a country that was largely unfamiliar with the religion. Hepburn's work included translating the Bible into Japanese and founding a Christian college in Tokyo.The book also highlights the important role that Clara played in Hepburn's work, as well as the contributions of other missionaries and Japanese Christians who helped to spread the gospel in Japan. The book is a tribute to the dedication and perseverance of these individuals, who faced many challenges and obstacles in their efforts to share their faith with the Japanese people.Overall, Hepburn of Japan, and His Wife, and Helpmates: A Life Story of Toil for Christ is a fascinating and inspiring account of the life and work of a Christian missionary in Japan, as well as the many individuals who supported him in his mission.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.

Author: William Elliot Griffis
ISBN-10: 1436868831
ISBN-13: 9781436868839
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/29/2008
Pages: 292
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.87lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.61d