The Flaming Sword

In this powerful memoir, Benjamin J. Perkins recounts his experiences as a minister and missionary in China during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. From his early struggles to learn the language and adapt to the culture, to his efforts to spread the gospel and minister to the Chinese people, Perkins offers a unique and compelling perspective on one of the most fascinating and complex periods in Chinese history.

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