The Keys of the Kingdom -

A. J. Cronin, A. J. Cronin

New English Library Ltd

1983

288 páginas

9h 36m

ISBN-10: 0450016609

A young Scottish Catholic priest, Father Francis Chisholm is sent to China to establish a Parish among the non-Christian Chinese. He encounters hostility, isolation, disease, poverty and a variety of set backs which humble him, but make him more determined than ever to succeed. The arrival of three nuns should have lightened his load but his inability to befriend the haughty Mother Superior weighs greatly on his conscience. Over the span of many years he gains acceptance, respect and a growing congregation among the Chinese, through his quiet determination, understanding and patience. Recognized as one of A. J. Cronin's best novels, The Keys of the Kingdom is a gripping, enthralling, fast-moving; colorful and thoughtful tale of a man called to do good in an imperfect world.

|...| Considered a failure by his superiors, Priest Francis Chisholm is thought a kind of as a maverick... so, when the mission in China needs a new recruit, he is requested to apply: he is sent to China to maintain a mission amid desperate poverty, civil war, disease, plagues! (...) When he arrives in Pai-Tan in 1902, the mission is deserted and the local Chinese Mandarin respond to him with disdain. Then Civil War looms and his faith and courage are put to the test.
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