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Prophecies Of Pale Skin
The true story of a young couple barely out of their teens who stumbled across a fierce, murderous, stone-age people group in the remote jungles of Indonesia only to find that they were the fulfillment to prophetic dreams given to the tribe long before their arrival.
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372 pages, Paperback
First published January 16, 2013
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May 29, 2018
An excellent biography about a couple who went to the farthest corner of the earth to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He is passionate about sharing the Gospel, learns to love and become a brother with a culture that is incredibly different from the western world.
It's not an anthropology book, but the cultural descriptions are fascinating. It's not a theology or missiology book, but the insights are profound. It's not exactly and adventure story, but the adventure is thrilling.
Con: the editing left something to be desired. Dialogue was often awkward and occasional spelling or grammar mistakes could be distracting. For example, many times the word "to" was used where "too" was the right choice.
It's not an anthropology book, but the cultural descriptions are fascinating. It's not a theology or missiology book, but the insights are profound. It's not exactly and adventure story, but the adventure is thrilling.
Con: the editing left something to be desired. Dialogue was often awkward and occasional spelling or grammar mistakes could be distracting. For example, many times the word "to" was used where "too" was the right choice.
February 19, 2022
Excellent story of a young Christian couple going to the most remote jungle imaginable to a tribal people with many very real dangers and threats to their lives to learn their language and culture and bring them the good news of Jesus Christ. The book does have some editing and grammar errors, but if you can get past that and focus on the story being told, it’s well worth reading. The couple is still there today so the adventure feels even more real.
December 13, 2020
Wonderful Story of God's Mission for the World
It's wonderful to read of faithful people obeying God's Great Commission. It's difficult to read this book without desiring to sell everything and go wherever God might send at this very moment! Great book! Great story! Greater God!
It's wonderful to read of faithful people obeying God's Great Commission. It's difficult to read this book without desiring to sell everything and go wherever God might send at this very moment! Great book! Great story! Greater God!
May 27, 2014
This book is a big leap for me. I am not religious. This book is about Jesus and spreading the word of Christianity. You can see the leap. I was told to read this book and given this book by a good friend of mine (Ronald) who knows I read everything. The story is great and an amazing real life adventure. D.S. Phillips and his wife Jennie are Missionaries and go to a place no one has literally ever been to, other than the Dao tribe that resides in the jungles of Indonesia. (that sentence was terrible) Oh well.. The beauty of what this couple have done beyond the key element of introducing them to Jesus and Christianity is that they give these tribal people written word. They teach them to read and write their own cultures language and keep the culture of the Dao in tact instead of teaching them our own language. I really liked that a lot. I also like the way the religion was taught. That these people could still be who they are and just have faith and believe. There is no American Christianity forced upon them. But that leads me to what I think is forced.
My only argument with the book and mission trips to places like this is ... why not give these people options? These people are innocent. They are a clean slate. Imagine someone coming in with magical medicine and the ability to teach you writing and reading show up from no where and you know nothing about nothing... of course Jesus and Christianity sound WONDERFUL. The argument I expect is that "Christians are the only ones going out of their way to reach out" .. and that is valid. BUT as a social experiment what if we went to a tribe like the Dao and gave them language to read and write and then gave them options? There are a lot of religions out there. What if Catholicism speaks to one tribe member? or Buddhism? Its literally like raising your child. They will believe everything you said because you are the source.
We all come to a point in our life where that initial knowledge wears on us and we explore other options... as Americans we have the options to believe what we want or nothing at all. I just think these people should have options.
I am most likely never going to go give them these options personally so my opinion really means nothing. I am just voicing it. Venting it.
Gave the book a 5 star rating because it was written well. It was touching. And I think the work they are doing is important but more in an over arching spread of knowledge way and not a spread of Christianity way.
I do not want to offend anyone and again. D.S. and Jennie Phillips are inspiring people no matter your religious affiliation. That kind of dedication is very rare.
My only argument with the book and mission trips to places like this is ... why not give these people options? These people are innocent. They are a clean slate. Imagine someone coming in with magical medicine and the ability to teach you writing and reading show up from no where and you know nothing about nothing... of course Jesus and Christianity sound WONDERFUL. The argument I expect is that "Christians are the only ones going out of their way to reach out" .. and that is valid. BUT as a social experiment what if we went to a tribe like the Dao and gave them language to read and write and then gave them options? There are a lot of religions out there. What if Catholicism speaks to one tribe member? or Buddhism? Its literally like raising your child. They will believe everything you said because you are the source.
We all come to a point in our life where that initial knowledge wears on us and we explore other options... as Americans we have the options to believe what we want or nothing at all. I just think these people should have options.
I am most likely never going to go give them these options personally so my opinion really means nothing. I am just voicing it. Venting it.
Gave the book a 5 star rating because it was written well. It was touching. And I think the work they are doing is important but more in an over arching spread of knowledge way and not a spread of Christianity way.
I do not want to offend anyone and again. D.S. and Jennie Phillips are inspiring people no matter your religious affiliation. That kind of dedication is very rare.
August 8, 2018
D.S. Phillips writes a compelling biography of missionaries Scott and Jennie Phillips as they make their way to un-mapped territory and meet an isolated people. The Dao tribe of Indonesia has had a vision story told over their generations. When this young couple of pale skin makes contact, their vision prophecy comes to real life.
The story is a wonderful biography of the couple’s adventure. I found there were issues with editing that can be addressed to make it more enjoyable. In addition, I feel that the ending is given away too early in the story and could have been moved to a later chapter. That being said, as I read this book, it brought back memories of the adventures Edmund, and I had with the Nabak, of PNG, and I would recommend it for those eager to hear their story.
The story is a wonderful biography of the couple’s adventure. I found there were issues with editing that can be addressed to make it more enjoyable. In addition, I feel that the ending is given away too early in the story and could have been moved to a later chapter. That being said, as I read this book, it brought back memories of the adventures Edmund, and I had with the Nabak, of PNG, and I would recommend it for those eager to hear their story.
February 3, 2017
This was a great story, one I imagine I will continue thinking about again and again. I really loved reading about the personal sacrifices this couple made to reach the tribal group and about how that message was received. It was so refreshing to hear the Gospel told to someone for the very first time! The simple, boiled down, Biblical account of Jesus' life on earth. Clearly could have been better edited, but I still really enjoyed it.
September 7, 2013
Fascinating book about a young couple giving it all up to reach a tribe with the Gospel. The people believe this is the white man foretold by their elders who would come with a great "talk." From learning the language, developing an alphabet to translating the bible into the people own dialect, it's a compelling story for those who seek to give God their lives for the kingdom.
August 12, 2015
An Amazing Story of How God Works
This book sets out to explain how God reaches his message to a faraway land, and exceptionally succeeds this goal and accomplishes more without the reader realizing it. This would be an incredible story if it was fiction, but the fact that it is real gives it a weight I haven't personally felt in a long time.
This book sets out to explain how God reaches his message to a faraway land, and exceptionally succeeds this goal and accomplishes more without the reader realizing it. This would be an incredible story if it was fiction, but the fact that it is real gives it a weight I haven't personally felt in a long time.
April 26, 2023
Too good to not read!
This book was such a blessing to read. I know the couple in this book which made it even more fascinating to read! The joy that Jesus will bring to those who believe was absolutely joyous to read! What a legacy and testimony Scott and Jennie are leaving... not just on this side of eternity. Must read this and be challenged!!!
This book was such a blessing to read. I know the couple in this book which made it even more fascinating to read! The joy that Jesus will bring to those who believe was absolutely joyous to read! What a legacy and testimony Scott and Jennie are leaving... not just on this side of eternity. Must read this and be challenged!!!
July 15, 2023
Best non-fiction book! The story of missionaries who sacrificed their security to live in the jungle. Thru their journey it makes reader question who and what are we living for, bigger bank account, new house, vacations, titles, impressing others, or are we living for Christ ❤️ This is a must read with a sequel!
December 10, 2013
This is an amazing book. This will really bring you face to face with the heart of Christianity. The story and those involved in it will capture people's hearts. Truly, I am glad that I read this book and I recommend that everyone read this.
August 11, 2018
I am glad I persevered in finishing this book. Certain parts toward the end moved me to tears. I’d love to work with this organization to edit/proofread if allowed so that this story can sparkle the way it deserves to.
October 13, 2021
The Phillips family is the hands and feet of Jesus, not only to the Dao people but to everyone they meet. We are blessed to know them! I loved reading the beginning of their story and know The Lord will continue to lead, guide, and direct them as it continues to unfold.
January 4, 2014
fantastic book about a young missionary couple. Teared up a few times reading about how this tribe responded to the message they brought.
August 4, 2017
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this book. It was not edited as well as it could have been, but the story was very good. Hard to put down!! Amazing how God works in the most remote places!
June 4, 2024
INCREDIBLE true story of a young couple called to reach an unreached people group in Indonesia. The long process of learning their culture, learning a language that doesn’t even have a written form- all to share the whole story of the Bible with them. This true story is highly inspiring and riveting to read. This was an incredible book and I highly recommend!! Thanks mom for sharing it with me!
June 5, 2023
This book was excellent and wonderfully refreshing to see the hearts of this couple and their commitment to share the gospel amidst great challenges.
December 6, 2023
This book was written by my pastors son. Very humbling, sad, uplifting. Look forward to the other books.
Mel 🖤🐶🐺🐾
Mel 🖤🐶🐺🐾
August 26, 2024
I read this for a Women's Book Club at my church. We enjoyed the book and the discussion we had about it. It is an eye-opening read.
dnf
November 14, 2022I'm SURE there's an excellent story in this book. It came well-recommended and, after thoroughly enjoying the similar "Peace Child", I WANTED to read this one. But it was so poorly written it took me three months to make it through about seven pages. It needs editing so, so badly.
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