Title: Won by Prayer, or the Life and Work of Rev Masayoshi Oshikawa Classic Reprint
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Publication Date: 2018
Language: English
ISBN 10: 033298429X
ISBN 13: 9780332984292
Binding: HRD
Condition: New
Weight: 431 grams

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Meet a life of faith in 19th‑century Japan: a devoted missionary who bridged cultures and built communities in the face of hardship.

This account follows the life and work of Rev. Masayoshi Oshikawa, tracing his roots, call to ministry, and years of service in Niigata and beyond. Readable and grounded in historical detail, it sheds light on early mission efforts in Japan and the personal courage that fueled them.

This narrative surveys the social world Oshikawa inhabited, from the samurai caste to the new age of reform. It highlights his upbringing, education in Yokohama, and the challenges of ministering in a country grappling with tradition and change. Through his travels, family life, and partnerships with foreign and native Christians, the book presents a portrait of faith in action on the edge of modern Japan.

Learn how Oshikawa answered a calling amid snowbound journeys and hostile terrain to preach, teach, and organize new congregations.
See the role of cross‑cultural exchange in Japan’s mission history, including relationships with American missionaries and local believers.
Discover the personal sacrifices behind building churches, seminaries, and out‑stations in a difficult field.
Understand how family, faith, and perseverance shaped a life devoted to spreading Christian hope.

Ideal for readers of religious history and biographical studies who want a clear view of Japan’s early mission era and its enduring human stories.

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