Gladys Aylward A few decades after Hudson Taylor, another Christian missionary was inspired to go to China, Gladys May Aylward. During her teens, Gladys …
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Hudson Taylor
Hudson Taylor By the late 18th century, some Protestant missionaries started showing up in China. Though hampered by anti-Christian attitudes, a few bold …
The Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven
The Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven The Forbidden City served as the home of emperors and the center of Chinese government for nearly 500 years. …
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History of Christianity in China
History of Christianity in China What’s the history of Christianity in China? Early history tells us that Bartholomew was a missionary to Persia and Thomas …
Peter’s Letters
The Apostle Peter moved to Rome later in his life. He probably lived in the Trans Tiberim quarter, on the west side of the Tiber River, where many Jews lived. A …
Paul and the Praetorian Guard
According to Acts, Chapter 28, the Centurion Julius gave custody of Paul to the “chief of the soldiers” who was probably the commander of the Praetorian Guard. …
Ancient Rome
Rome, the Eternal City, was established on the east bank of the Tiber River in about 753 BC as a city-state, although small village settlements had existed in …
Paul and the Roman Christians
And so we came to Rome. The brothers and sisters there had heard that we were coming, and they traveled as far as the Forum of Appius and the Three Taverns to …
History of Jerusalem since its Destruction in the First Century
Here is a brief history of Jerusalem since its destruction in AD 70: After the destruction of Jerusalem by Titus in AD 70, the city lay dormant and …
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The Upper Room
The “upper room” mentioned in the Gospels is a typical name given to the location of the Last Supper of Jesus and His Disciples (Mark 14:15; Luke 22:12). This …