Hidden Sorrow, Lasting Joy: The Forgotten Women of the Persecuted Church (Paperback)

by Anneke Companjen (Author)

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Product Description
These are the stories of twenty women from around the world--all wives of men who are Christian martyrs or have been imprisoned for their faith. The women are from such places as Vietnam, China, and Iran. These amazing and inspiring stories will help readers focus their prayers and raise awareness of this often hidden subject.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers (July 23, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0842343202
• ISBN-13: 978-0842343206
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #777,918 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Somber but Realistic Reminder of Faith and fortitude, July 11, 2001

By	Phil Ladd (Malaysia) - See all my reviews

Hidden Sorrow, Lasting Joy contains the real-life accounts of many 'saints' who have left behind their wives, children and families due to what they believe and have great faith in. These true semi-biographies make very easy and informative reading, especially for those who are interested in religious freedoms. It is an eye-opener for those who want to know the real truth about political regimes like the communistic athiestic state, the extent of oppression by Islamic politics and even the situation in some south American regimes. Read and discover how the human spirit remains indomitable in the face of wicked and unjust oppression and persecution, and how the survivors are striking back at their oppressors, but in a very different way! Five stars..!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Women who hurt!, January 7, 2006

By	Val Lee "Val Lee (Author of 'Cliques in the C... (Meridian, Idaho) - See all my reviews

Dutch woman, Anneke Companjen, grips your heart with her true tales of female persecution! She did not pen these heart-touching documentaries from a distance, but was seated...listening to those who hurt.

Those who dwell within the persecuted church know the daily realities of sorrow and joy. They are those who are willing to be imprisoned and die for Christ their Savior. They refuse man's intimidation to silence. Many women are courageous pawns amongst those who want to stamp out Christ's name.

Upon entering the pages of "Hidden Sorrow, Lasting Joy," you are dropped into the laps of women who have sacrificed all for their Savior. Prison is a reality for those who decline to deny Jesus' name in hostile lands. Faithful wives can wait countless years for their beloved's release. These awaiting ones endure personal sacrifice and poverty; only being held up by the arms of Christ and those of us who pray and support.