Icon and Outcast

This book grew out of the author's 1990 work, "Jonathan Goble of Japan, " which earned these reviews:

"A fascinatingly colorful personality comes to life in the pages of this scholarly book."-"New York History"

"Outstanding study of the complexities of one missionary . excellent example of the historian's craft."-"Journal of Japanese Studies "

"The book blends good scholarship with human interest, rich local color, and readability. It will reward any reader."-"Missiology"

The present work, newly written with fresh insights, offers a different perspective on an extraordinary missionary. Aimed at a wider audience, it too will reward any reader.