In the Province of the Dragon

""In the Province of the Dragon is a beautifully realistic and at times poignant portrayal of a single lady missionary to China--battling with loneliness and ill health amongst other challenges as part of the cost of answering God's call. Through the authors' extensive research and thoughtfulness, they have brought to life their grandaunt's love for China and the Chinese people and her courage against the backdrop of an ever-changing political context. This book is definitely a precious record and resource for Christians, missionaries, and missiologists!"" --Cynthia Oh, author of From Banned Book to Bestseller: The Bible in Contemporary China ""In The Province of the Dragon by Robert and Linda Banks delivers a heartfelt and meticulously researched account of Sophie Sackville Newton, a missionary who devoted her life to serving in China's Fujian province during a tumultuous era of East-West conflict and misunderstanding (1890s-1930s). Through Sophie's personal stories and rich historical context, the Banks' illuminate the extraordinary challenges she faced and the profound impact she had. As a New Testament scholar from Fujian, I was deeply moved by Sophie's legacy and the enduring contributions of missionaries like her, which have become an integral part of our lives. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Christianity in China."" --Xiaxia Xue, Wilson Chow Associate Professor of New Testament, China Graduate School of Theology