Looking through the box of books and documents that fellow researcher Karin Stålhammar Hansson sent me in December, I came across a carefully wrapped Bible in Chinese. On the title page is the name “Mina Stålhammar,” Karin’s grandmother. The cover is somewhat worn, but all the pages are intact, and a bookmark, depicting the mission... Continue Reading →
Ever since I started researching missionary history, I have encountered, and been pleasantly surprised by, meeting and connecting with generous people of all kinds. People who have shared their knowledge and time with me, been interested in my findings, and rooted for me - motivating me to keep researching and writing the history of my... Continue Reading →
Every September, one of Sweden’s biggest cultural events takes place – the Gothenburg Book Fair. There’s always a certain energy in the air when the fair opens its doors - a mix of excitement, ink, and ideas. For me, it’s both work and inspiration. But this year felt especially meaningful, because I knew I would... Continue Reading →
- A Shared Swedish Missionary Legacy in China A few weeks ago, I received an email about my blog and research. It was from Karin Stålhammar Hansson, another descendant of missionaries in China. She wrote that she had read about my blog in a newsletter from the missionary society our ancestors had traveled to China... Continue Reading →
Thérèse Amnéus 