Don Richardson

Canadian Christian missionary and author best known for Peace Child, Lords of the Earth, and Eternity in Their Hearts; he served among the Sawi people in Papua and popularized the concept of redemptive analogies in cross-cultural evangelism.

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  1. 1. Eternity In Their Hearts

    Startling Evidence of Belief in the One True God in Hundreds of Cultures Throughout the World

    A compelling exploration of how diverse cultures hold ancient memories and traditions of a supreme Creator and a coming deliverer, suggesting an innate awareness of God in every human society. Drawing on historical anecdotes, anthropological research, and missionary case studies, it highlights “redemptive analogies”—rituals, myths, and proverbs—that serve as bridges to communicate the Christian message. It challenges the notion that missionaries introduce an entirely new deity, arguing instead that they often awaken existing beliefs that find fulfillment in the gospel.

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  2. 2. Peace Child

    An Unforgettable Story of Primitive Jungle Treachery in the 20th Century

    A young missionary and his wife settle among a remote tribal people in Papua, whose culture prizes treachery and cycles of revenge. As he learns their language and customs, escalating violence threatens the village until he discovers a tradition in which warring clans exchange an infant—the “peace child”—to guarantee trust. Using this custom as a bridge for communicating his faith, he helps the communities move toward reconciliation and lasting peace.

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