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Everlasting Pearl: One of China's Women

By Anna Magdalena Johannsen
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The narrative follows a woman's life in central China from infancy through customary practices such as footbinding, arranged marriage, and family hardship, moving into a period of spiritual struggle and eventual conversion to Christianity. It recounts her steadfast faith amid trials, dreams and visions, conflicts with relatives, and episodes of local persecution, alongside collaboration with missionaries. The account traces her emergence as a local evangelist and Biblewoman, the growth of her ministry and its fruits in bringing others to faith, and later seasons of trial, preparation, and continued service within her community.

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Anna Magdalena Johannsen

Anna Magdalena Johannsen was an author known for her contributions to literature that explore the lives and experiences of women in China. Her notable work, "Everlasting Pearl: One of China's Women," provides a poignant narrative that sheds light on the cultural and social dynamics faced by women in Chinese society. Johannsen's writing reflects a deep empathy and understanding of her subjects, making her a significant voice in the discourse surrounding women's issues in her time. Through her work, she has contributed to the broader literary heritage that seeks to illuminate the complexities of women's lives across different cultures.

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