These boldly argued essays are not to be missed by anyone who cares about the vitality and authenticity of the church's life and mission. An impressive array of scholarly contributions representing different Norwegian mission agencies are brought together here to make a sound case for the missionary past. This book is indispensable to the understanding of Norwegian mission work in China, from the beginning to the establishment of the People's Republic of China. This work is immensely important for Christian mission history as whole.