A Missionary's Life In The Land Of The Gods (1914)

""A Missionary's Life in the Land of the Gods"" is a memoir written by Isaac Dooman and published in 1914. The book details Dooman's experiences as a Christian missionary in Japan during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Dooman provides a vivid account of his struggles and successes as he works to spread the gospel in a country where Christianity is a minority religion. He describes the challenges he faced in learning the Japanese language and adapting to the culture, as well as the difficulties of converting Japanese people who were deeply rooted in their traditional beliefs. Dooman also shares his observations on Japanese society and culture, including their religious practices, customs, and traditions. The book provides a unique perspective on the history of Christian missions in Japan and offers insight into the experiences of a foreigner living and working in a foreign land. Overall, ""A Missionary's Life in the Land of the Gods"" is a fascinating account of one man's journey to spread his faith in a foreign land and his efforts to bridge the gap between two vastly different cultures.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.