Father Francis Chisholm
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The Keys of the Kingdom is a 1941 novel by A. J. Cronin. Spanning six decades, it tells the story of Father Francis Chisholm, an unconventional Scottish Catholic priest who struggles to establish a mission in China.
- A. J. Cronin
- 1941
The Keys of the Kingdom is a 1944 American film based on the 1941 novel The Keys of the Kingdom by A. J. Cronin. The film was adapted by Nunnally Johnson, directed by John M. Stahl, and produced by Joseph L. Mankiewicz.
Aug 31, 2022 · Learn the biblical meaning and symbolism of the keys of the kingdom that Jesus gave to Peter in Matthew 16:19. Find out how the gospel determines who enters the kingdom of God and how the church can exercise this authority.
Jan 4, 2022 · So the faithful preaching of the gospel is the key to the kingdom. In Matthew 16:19, Jesus is specifically addressing Peter, so it is significant that, in the book of Acts, Peter figures prominently in the “opening of doors” to three different groups of people so they can enter the Kingdom.
Francis Chisholm is a compassionate and humble priest whose individuality and directness make him unpopular with other clergy. Considered a failure by his superiors, he is sent to China to maintain a mission amid desperate poverty, civil war, plague, and the hostility of his superiors.
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The Keys of the Kingdom is a 1944 American film based on the 1941 novel The Keys of the Kingdom by A. J. Cronin. The film was adapted by Nunnally Johnson,...
- 137 min
- 178.8K
- DK Classics III
A film based on a novel by A.J. Cronin about a priest's missionary work in China. Follow his struggles, challenges and triumphs as he builds a church, a school and a hospital amid war and persecution.
