Adoniram Judson: Bound for Burma (Christian Heroes: Then & Now) (Paperback)

~ Janet Benge (Author), Geoff Benge (Author)

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Product Description

As America's first foreign missionary, Adoniram Judson thirsted to see the Good News brought to the shrouded land of Burma. His thirst would be quenched, but at an unimaginable price. Adoniram survived starvation, imprisonment, and torture both on land and at sea only to watch his family, coworkers, and friends succumb to death.

In spite of heartache and depression, Adoniram Judson translated the entire Bible into Burmese. To this day his work remains the only Burmese translation of the Bible available. Adoniram and his first wife Ann were the spark that spread the fire of the Gospel into Burma, and their evident love for the Burmese people is a compelling story of unswerving dedication and sacrifice.

About the Author

Janet and Geoff Benge are a husband-and-wife writing team with more than twenty years of writing experience. Janet is a former elementary-schol teacher. Geoff holds a degree in history. Originally from New Zealand, the Benges spent ten years serving with Youth With A Mission.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Paperback: 230 pages
• Publisher: YWAM Publishing (January 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1576581616
• ISBN-13: 978-1576581612
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #285,458 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars A major perspective..., November 16, 2005

By	C. Hill "public school teacher" (Ocala, FL) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book casts a long shadow-historically speaking. Adoniram's work is the only translated Bible in the Burmese language today. His life was an amazing adventure filled with the pain of loss and the victory of seeing the Holy spirit open doors. You will do yourself a favor to read this book. I loved it.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Yay for this book!, August 25, 2008

By	PriscillyGirl - See all my reviews

This book is written in a way that older children could read it, but so could an older person, and both would enjoy it.

So inspiring!!

6 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Caution for younger readers!, October 21, 2007

By	Mom Of Two (Texas) - See all my reviews

We like the other books we've read in this series, but many of the themes this particular book (Judson) were really too "old" for our nine-year-old and we chose not to finish the book. The graphic violence and sometimes disturbing theological themes may not be appropriate for younger readers. I would certainly not recommend this book as a read "alone". I would highly suggest a parental "read along" so that you can address any disturbing or controversial issues.