Kirjahaku

Embark on an extraordinary journey through the life of J. Hudson Taylor, a visionary missionary whose unwavering faith and pioneering spirit reshaped the landscape of 19th-century China.From his humble beginnings in Yorkshire, England, Taylor's story unfolds against the backdrop of a rapidly changing world. With boundless determination, he sets sail for a distant land, driven by an unshakable calling to bring the light of Christianity to the heart of China's vast interior. As you turn the pages, you'll witness Taylor's unyielding commitment to his mission, his deep empathy for the Chinese people, and the remarkable sacrifices made in the pursuit of his calling.Through the highs and lows of his incredible journey, Taylor's unwavering trust in divine providence and his enduring passion for spreading the gospel shine brightly. His encounters with adversity, cultural barriers, and personal challenges only serve to strengthen his resolve and deepen his reliance on faith.Taylor's narrative takes readers through gripping accounts of his experiences in China, sharing poignant moments of triumph and heartache. His candid reflections provide invaluable insights into the complexities of cross-cultural missions and the power of unwavering dedication to a cause larger than oneself. More than a tale of missionary exploits, J. Hudson Taylor's autobiography is a testament to the transformative power of faith, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of a noble purpose.

James Hudson Taylor (1832-1905), was a British Protestant Christian missionary to China, and founder of the China Inland Mission. The society that he began was responsible for bringing over 800 missionaries to the country who began 125 schools and directly resulted in 18,000 Christian conversions, as well as the establishment of more than 300 stations of work with more than 500 local helpers in all eighteen provinces. He wrote a book called China's Spiritual Need and Claims in 1865 which was instrumental in generating sympathy for China and volunteers for the mission field, who began to go out in 1862. Taylor was known for his sensitivity to Chinese culture and zeal for evangelism. He adopted wearing native Chinese clothing even though this was rare among missionaries of that time. Under his leadership, the CIM was singularly nondenominational in practice and accepted members from all Protestant groups, including individuals from the working class and single women as well as multinational recruits. Primarily because of the CIM's campaign against the Opium trade, Taylor has been referred to as one of the most significant Europeans to visit China in the 19th Century. In this book, Taylor tells his own story--from his call to the mission field through his early mission experiences--"In Retrospect."

Hudson Taylor was a pioneer missionary in China. Born in 1832 and died in 1905 in his adopted homeland. During his 51 years of service, his China Inland Mission established 20 mission stations, brought 849 missionaries to the field, trained some 700 Chinese workers, raised four million dollars by faith following George Mueller's example, and developed a witnessing Chinese church of 125,000. It has been said that at least 35,000 were his own converts and that he baptized some 50,000. His gift for inspiring people to give themselves to Christ wholeheartedly was amazing. Hudson Taylor is indeed the father of the modern Chinese church. This is the story of the missionary journey of Hudson Taylor as only he could tell it. You are holding in your hands a piece of history. It is the story of a people and a place when the gospel first began to take hold. As such it is an instructive historical narrative, yet it is much more. This story holds keys to the heart of a people. It holds keys for us today to the minds and hearts of China. Not knowing he had only three months to live, Hudson Taylor left for China one last time...his 11th trip there, leaving in February, 1905, and arriving in March. He went alone as his beloved second wife had passed on the year before. At the end, he had retired to his home in Changsha, the capital of Hunan. His daughter-in-law, Mrs. Howard Taylor, visited him as he was busy going over his homeland letters. One gasp and he was gone. Christians carried his body to Chinkiang where he was buried with his first wife Maria at the foot of green hills near the Yangtze River.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1877.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1877.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1879.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1879.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1881.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1881.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1882.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1882.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1883.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1883.