Loharano (the Water Spring): Missionary Tales from Madagascar

The fascinating memoir of the Nilsen-Halvorson family, who worked for three generations as Lutheran missionaries in the intriguing island nation of Madagascar (1867?1959). Loharano sensitively describes the vast natural beauty of Madagascar, the hardship and excitement of life in the xinterior, the beliefs and rituals of Malagasy traditional religion, the positive impact of the Christian gospel, and the tragic colonial struggle between French and Malagasy soldiers in the early 20th century. The text is supported by dozens of rare photographs from the original missionary excursions and four thought-provoking essays about the legacy of Lutheran missionary activity.Halvorson, Antonette Nilsen is the author of 'Loharano (the Water Spring): Missionary Tales from Madagascar' with ISBN 9780972665506 and ISBN 0972665501.