The Riches of Watchman Nee

by Watchman Nee

Though he spent the final twenty years of his life in a Communist prison cell, Watchman Nee became known around the world for his deep commitment to Christ. The extensive writings of this great Chinese Christian--books such as The Normal Christian Life, The Overcoming Life,, Changed Into His Likeness,, and A Living Sacrifice--display Nee's fervent desire to live as God would have him to live. Now, collected in one book, are Watchman Nee's essential thoughts on living the Christian life. It's a challenging and encouraging volume of wisdom for any Christian concerned with true discipleship.

318 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1999

About the author

Watchman Nee (Chinese: 倪柝聲; pinyin: Ní Tuòshēng; Foochow Romanized: Ngà̤ Táuk-sĭng; 1903–1972) was a Chinese Christian author and church leader during the early 20th century. He spent the last 20 years of his life in prison and was severely persecuted by the Communists in China. Together with Wangzai, Zhou-An Lee, Shang-Jie Song, and others, Nee founded The Church Assembly Hall, later which would be also known as the "Local churches" (Chinese: 地方教會). or more commonly as (聚會所) meaning "assembly hall"

Born into a Methodist family, Watchman Nee experienced a religious revival, and joined the Church of Heavenly Peace, Fuzhou in 1920 at age 17 and began writing in the same year. In 1921, he met the British missionary M. E. Barber, who was a great influence on him. Through Miss Barber, Nee was introduced to many of the Christian writings which were to have a profound influence on him and his teachings. Nee attended no theological schools or Bible institutes. His knowledge was acquired through studying the Bible and reading various Christian spiritual books. During his 30 years of ministry, beginning in 1922, Nee traveled throughout China planting churches among the rural communities and holding Christian conferences and trainings in Shanghai. In 1952 he was imprisoned for his faith; he remained in prison until his death in 1972.

Reviews

[pianogal · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you're looking for a place to start with Watchman Nee, this is a good place. It is a good compilation of several different of his works. Not my favorite of the ones I've read, mostly b/c it repeats parts of those books, but it was still worth reading.