Lords of the Earth

"The people there struck him as furtive, haunted. Their eyes lacked expression, like little holes leading to nothingness.....what was it that was lost beyond these ranges and possibly waiting for him? Perhaps hundreds of thousands of them. In hundreds of unexplored valleys. Warring and struggling......more

So yesterday I was going through my random stacks of books and bookshelves trying to find a book to blog about and I decided this one would spark some interest. I was given this book to me about a month ago by my history teacher. One of the reasons I find this book interesting is that not only does......more

This was such a convicting read. Definitely one of the best missionary biographies I've read to date. The story documents several cannibalistic tribes in Irian Jaya (modern day Papau), their culture, and their introduction to the Gospel through pioneering missionaries. Amazing story of God's working......more

It’s been years since my first reading of this book, and now, with a second reading, I think I can finally put into words just what troubled me about it. I completely forgot that Stan and Phil were martyred. All I remembered were the long graphic descriptions of the pagan lifestyle before they came,......more

Cultural anthropology. Respect. Adventure. Tragedy. Commitment. These are some of the words that come to mind after experiencing this book. The author somehow manages to give a delightful and respectful insight into the uniqueness of the Yali culture while also telling the riveting story of their ev......more