Peace Child
by Don Richardson
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Read in March, 1975
Even if treachery is a culture's highest ideal, the Creator has planted within that culture a "key" to "unlock" such seemingly "closed" minds to at least consider the fact that the Creator actually may have visited this planet. We just have to find that "key" within each culture, so that people will at least listen and consider the "story" of Jesus. This is an amazing story. I first heard it first-hand, humbly told by Don Richardson to me and ...more
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Read in April, 2008
This was an amazing book about a missionary's journey into the heart of cannibalistic tribes in New Guinea. Sometimes books like these get bogged down with uninteresting details, but this book moved quickly and was a quick read. It was very inspiring and of course made me want to be a missionary. My favorite part was the chapter that described the daily routines of one of the families there. It was amazing how efficient and innovative they were even with limited tools and no modern conveniences....more
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Read in March, 2008
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Everyone intersted in anthropology, Irian Jaya, Christian missions or a good adventure story.
We met Don Richardson about 7 years ago. I can't believe I still haven't read his book, expecially after hearing him speak several times. This book is exciting. It's a combination of anthropological study, high adventure, and spiritual challenge all at once.--- Just finished this book. While the description of the cannibalistic practices were so gruesome, it was thrilling to see the redemptive analogies God had in place, awaiting one who would deliver the news of the Peace Child! To see a m...more
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Read in October, 2007
The argument goes like this(though it is told in a narrative story) in each culture God places keys, redemptive analogies, to aid in the communication of the Gospel. Analogies which are made evident are then appropriated by the missionary. For example Paul in Athens appropriated the unknown god to proclaim the true God.
In the Sawi people the Peace Child was a redemptive analogie Don and his wife used to communicate Christ. Hearts which admired Juda's betrayal more then Jesus' sacrifice we...more
In the Sawi people the Peace Child was a redemptive analogie Don and his wife used to communicate Christ. Hearts which admired Juda's betrayal more then Jesus' sacrifice we...more
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Read in July, 2007
I read this book last year. I am fascinated in the lives of missionaries and in other cultures, but I'm usually put off by the often weak writing that is put out by Christian publishers. I remember reading this book though and finding it quite poetic in places and well written. The choices and the faith that brought this man and his family to live in such a remote area were inspiring to read about. I would like to read this one again.
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I read this book a long time ago, perhaps not long after it came out. At the time I was very impressed with the way it beautifully conveyed how every culture has myths/legends/traditions that point to the story of redemption, restoration, and healing. Though I have since read or heard other similar stories, I still consider this book to be a valuable read.
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Rec. by my friend Dan... Again, he rarely steers me wrong in book selection. This is great to see the interaction of God within "different" cultures. Made me think upon the soverignty of God for quite a while.. how He plans, and ordains situations so the greatest news can go foreword... foreword passed the effects of the fall!
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Great story that demonstrates Gods creativity in creating diverse cultures; his self-disclosure and unique pursuit of this remote tribe in Papua New Guinea. The missionary in this book lived with the tribe, learned their worldview and discovered the key to explaining the gospel in a culturally relevant way.
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Read in September, 2007
Caleb and I read this together for school and it was really intersting. The traditions of the people were disgusting, however.
A great book for every Christian because it is one example of how to tell the Gospel of Jesus to a different people who have a different culture.
A great book for every Christian because it is one example of how to tell the Gospel of Jesus to a different people who have a different culture.
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this is my favorite missionary book. i love the idea that every culture has some story of redemption thus showing the human need not only for relationship with something greater but also for some kind of redemption.
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Read in January, 1985
The true story of Missionary Don Richardson,his family and their adventure in reaching the Sawi people of Iran Jaya. Very adventurous! This man found a story in the Sawi legends that was an inroad for the gospel of Jesus.
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This is a Christian book about missionaries, but also an interesting look at an anthropological study through these missionaries and the New Guinea natives they interact with.
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this is a phenominal true story. i love how this couple really takes the gospel to the culture and doesnt just try to change the culture.
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Read in March, 2008
Amazing how God has placed eternity in the hearts of these tribes. Powerful analogy of the Peace Child and God's own son.
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I love this book; it is a wonderful story of how Christ can rate to anybody even though we may not be able to.
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Outstanding! Missionary story that moved my heart at God's working.
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Read in March, 2008
I don't normally read books in three days, but...
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