Publisher's Synopsis
One of China's Scholars: The Early Life and Conversion of Pastor Hsi is a book written by Geraldine Guinness Taylor in 1909. The book tells the story of Pastor Hsi, a Chinese scholar who undergoes a dramatic conversion to Christianity and becomes a prominent pastor in his community. The book provides a detailed account of Pastor Hsi's early life, including his struggles with opium addiction and his eventual conversion to Christianity. It also explores the challenges he faced as a Christian in a largely non-Christian society, including persecution and imprisonment. Through the story of Pastor Hsi, the book sheds light on the complex cultural and religious dynamics of China in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Overall, One of China's Scholars is a fascinating and insightful look at the life of a remarkable individual and the broader historical context in which he lived.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.