To the Golden Shore: The Life of Adoniram Judson [Paperback]

Courtney Anderson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 1987

On February 12, 1812, Ann and Adoniram Judson sailed from Salem aboard the brig Caravan as two of the first missionaries to go out from North America. Watching the shoreline disappear from view, they could not have foreseen the impact of their journey on the future of the Christian world mission or on the thousands of men and women who would follow in their footsteps. After a short stay in India, they carried the Good News of Jesus Christ to the golden shore of Burma.

Drawing on letters and church records, Courtney Anderson paints a poignant portrait of Judson’s early life in dealing with the conflict between his desire for material success and the inner call to serve God. For Adoniram Judson the golden shore brought bitter hardships, imprisonment, and family tragedy. Yet, he never wavered in his commitment to win people to faith in Christ and to translate the Bible into the Burmese language.

This special edition recognized the 175th anniversary of the Judsons sailing on their historic voyage and celebrates the early years of Baptist mission overseas. Photographs and reproductions of Burmese woodcuts are used in telling Judson’s story.

Editorial Reviews

Review

“In my lifetime I have read quite a number of biographies, including a number of religious biographies. This one I rank near the top in my biographical reading experience. The interest is compelling by virtue of Adoniram Judson’s historic place in American foreign missionary endeavor and by the drama of his life.” --Raymond Banner

“The book is very provocative, in the sense of drawing your emotions into the adventures of frontier missions. It makes for great material to fuel the fires of your heart, for those on the field and for those supporting missionaries.” --Daniel Elmore

“The detail of Judson s life as found in To the Golden Shore is breathtaking. His testimony of salvation is given in full detail it alone is worth purchasing the book...An excellently written and researched biography. If you are a Christian, I commend this book to you. If you are thinking about going on the mission field, then this book becomes a must read.” --ChristianBookNotes.com.

Product Details

• Paperback: 530 pages
• Publisher: Judson Pr; Anniversary edition (June 1, 1987)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0817011218
• ISBN-13: 978-0817011215
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.5 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #59,355 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #76 in Books > Christian Books & Bibles > Evangelism > Missions & Missionary Work

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39 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Life Changing Book, December 7, 1999

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Greg Allgood - See all my reviews

This review is from: To the Golden Shore: The Life of Adoniram Judson (Paperback)

This was the best biography that I have ever read. The testimony of salvation of both Adonirom and Nancy are given in great detail. The book also gives some great details of Adonirom's methodology for starting a mission. After reading about the tremendous trials he went through, you will find it difficult to ever complain again about your lot in life. In addition to the great spiritual benefits the book affords, it is a very enjoyable book to read. The author does a great job of keeping the interest level - it is a hard book to put down.

38 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The First Missionary, March 15, 2000

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H. Holliday (Liberty, SC United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: To the Golden Shore: The Life of Adoniram Judson (Paperback)

My my my. What a book! The story of the first missionary from North America, Adoniram Judson did not disappoint this reader! Although it did start a bit slow at first, it ended up being quite inspriational for me. This story is a good illustration how God shows His sovereignty, especially to those who are willing to take a leap of faith and put their whole lives in His hands. If you were ever thinking about being a missionary or if you already are, this book is a must read. If you are questioning God's providence in people's lives, this is a must read for you, too. But be fair warned; be prepared to be emotionaly envolved in this book.

30 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Most Careful Biography of Adoniram Judson, January 26, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: To the Golden Shore: The Life of Adoniram Judson (Paperback)

This book is mandatory reading for those who are interested in the life of Judson or the history of Christian missions. Anderson writes the story of Adoniram Judson in a clear and compelling style. The spirit and sacrafice of Judson stand outs clearly in this moving work. The life of Judson has propelled many Christians to a more devoted Christian commitment. Anderson demonstrates her scholarly research in a format that is very accessible. The one weakness seems to be her misunderstanding of Adoniram Judson's father's theological viewpoint. However, this is very minor and does not significantly impact the power or value of this work.