Helen Kennedy Christian

By Wynema Atherton

Book Overview

Helen Kennedy Christian is a book written by Atherton, Wynema. It is a biography of Helen Kennedy Christian, an American missionary who dedicated her life to serving the people of China. The book provides a detailed account of her life and work, from her early years in the United States to her arrival in China, where she spent over 50 years working as a missionary.The book covers Helen's early life, including her upbringing in a Christian family and her education at a Baptist college. It then follows her journey to China, where she initially worked as a teacher before becoming deeply involved in missionary work. The book describes the challenges that Helen faced in China, including the language barrier and the cultural differences, but also highlights the positive impact that she had on the people she worked with.Throughout the book, Atherton provides insights into the life and work of a missionary in China during the early 20th century. She describes the various projects that Helen was involved in, including setting up schools and hospitals, and the relationships that she formed with the local people. The book also touches on the political and social upheavals that occurred in China during this time, including the Boxer Rebellion and the rise of communism.Overall, Helen Kennedy Christian is a fascinating and inspiring account of a woman who dedicated her life to helping others. It provides a unique insight into the life of a missionary in China during a period of great change and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Christianity or the role of women in missionary work.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432598007
• ISBN13: 9781432598006
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 104 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"