The Gospel of the White Lotus is a book written by Charles F. Horne. It is a historical fiction novel that tells the story of the Taiping Rebellion, a massive civil war that took place in China during the mid-19th century. The book follows the journey of a young American missionary named John Markham, who travels to China to spread the word of Christianity. However, he soon finds himself caught up in the conflict between the Qing Dynasty and the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, a rebel group led by a man claiming to be the younger brother of Jesus Christ.As Markham becomes increasingly involved in the rebellion, he begins to question his own faith and beliefs. He is torn between his loyalty to his religion and his growing admiration for the Taiping leader, who seems to embody the virtues of compassion and justice that Markham holds dear.The Gospel of the White Lotus is a tale of war, love, and spiritual awakening that explores the nature of faith and the power of conviction. Through the eyes of John Markham, readers are transported to a tumultuous time in Chinese history and given a glimpse into the minds and hearts of those who lived through it.THIS 32 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East: Japan, by Charles F. Horne. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766100111.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
