The Axe and the Tree
How bloody persecution sowed the seeds of new life in Zimbabwe
Published on 17. February 2017
368 pages
978-0-85721-790-5 (ISBN)
Description
A powerful account of British missionaries, Peter and Brenda Griffiths, who played a critical role in the development of the Elim church in the aftermath of the Vumba massacre. Peter and Brenda Griffiths, Stephen's parents, and their team had set up a superb secondary school, only for guerrillas to slaughter almost all the staff. After their funerals Peter maintained that forgiveness for the attackers was the Christian thing to do. This is an inspiring story of Peter and Brenda's courage, sacrifice, and faithfulness in God, who despite the atrocities, continues to build His church in Zimbabwe.
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Edition
Digital original
Language
English
Place of publication
La Vergne
United Kingdom
Publishing group
SPCK Publishing
Edition type
Digital original
Product notice
Reflowable
ISBN-13
978-0-85721-790-5 (9780857217905)
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The Axe and the Tree
How bloody persecution sowed the seeds of new life in Zimbabwe
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Person
Dr Stephen Griffiths was born and grew up in Zimbabwe, where he trained as a medical doctor. He and his wife Anna now share the role of Assistant General Director for OMF International based in Singapore.
Content
CONTENTS
The Dream 7
Stream of the Lion Spirit 9
Peculiar People and Publicans 24
The River Cuts New Channels 42
Among Worlds 68
Rushing Wind 85
The Blind Killer 107
Hammer and Anvil 124
A Greater Danger 155
Eagle School 187
The Devil's Kick 207
In High Places 234
Burning On, Burning Bright 254
Whispers and Rumours 276
More Alive Than Ever 301
"We'll Find Out Later" 324
Thanks 345
Selected Bibliography 349
Notes 351
The Dream 7
Stream of the Lion Spirit 9
Peculiar People and Publicans 24
The River Cuts New Channels 42
Among Worlds 68
Rushing Wind 85
The Blind Killer 107
Hammer and Anvil 124
A Greater Danger 155
Eagle School 187
The Devil's Kick 207
In High Places 234
Burning On, Burning Bright 254
Whispers and Rumours 276
More Alive Than Ever 301
"We'll Find Out Later" 324
Thanks 345
Selected Bibliography 349
Notes 351
