Groundbreaking New Book Shares a Modern Apostle’s Story That Will Ignite Your Faith

FAITH NEWS SERVICE – New Release: “PREM: An Apostle’s Triumphant Witness for Christ in Nepal” will be free to download tomorrow, December 17, 2024

United States—Monday, December 16, 2024

Imagine a story so extraordinary it could be lifted straight from the pages of the Book of Acts.

This is the remarkable journey of Prem Pradhan, a Hindu soldier turned fearless apostle for Christ in Nepal. PREM: An Apostle’s Triumphant Witness for Christ in Nepal, authored by Robert V. Finley and edited by Cynthia H. Finley and Ellen Gray N. Maybank, is a powerful testament to faith, courage, and the transformative power of the Gospel.

A Gurkha in the British Royal Air Force and later a tank regiment commander in the Indian army, Prem’s life took a dramatic turn when he encountered Jesus Christ. With unwavering conviction, he answered the call to share his faith in his homeland of Nepal—a place where converting to Christianity and being baptized was not only forbidden but punishable by imprisonment.

What followed was a life of relentless obedience. Imprisoned for baptizing others, Prem’s time behind bars became a platform for miraculous encounters: confronting demons, healing the sick, and preaching the love of Christ to fellow prisoners. His bold witness played a pivotal role in Nepal’s spiritual awakening, where the Christian population has grown from a handful of believers to over one million today.

This deeply inspiring book captures Prem’s story through intimate interviews, reflections from those he discipled, and firsthand accounts of his unwavering faith. A modern-day apostle’s journey unfolds in PREM, inviting readers to experience the power of God in a new and profound way.

Why PREM is a Must-Read

• An extraordinary faith-building narrative of one man’s unwavering commitment to Christ in the face of persecution.

• Riveting, real-life stories of miracles, spiritual warfare, and the power of the Gospel.

• An inside look at the beginnings of Christianity in Nepal.

• 
  

PREM: An Apostle’s Triumphant Witness for Christ in Nepal is more than just a book—it’s an invitation to experience the power of faith and the impact of one life surrendered to God.

PREM: An Apostle’s Triumphant Witness for Christ in Nepal e-book will be free and available for download on Amazon for 5 days, Tuesday, December 17 through December 21, 2024. PREM is rated highly by those who purchased and reviewed the book. Here’s what just a couple of the reviewers have said:

Thomas Noss

5 Stars A saint’s life and witness, an example for us all to follow

Prem’s life and testimony is equal to other heroes of my faith, such as: Sadhu Sundar Singh, Watchman Nee, and Perpetua. His account of prison life was especially impactful and moving, as was his opinion that God’s church should not go underground to avoid persecution. I pray that we can follow his example when the time comes.

Molinex

5 Stars  An amazing true story of complete commitment to the calling of God

PREM is a deeply moving true story of commitment, surrender, and courage. I bought this book and immediately read it from cover to cover, and I am so GLAD I did! The pages of this incredible account filled me with deep admiration and awe, at Brother Prem’s complete surrender to his Lord, in his life, and at such a great cost. My own intense personal reaction after reading these pages was a feeling of deep unworthiness, as I have never made such a complete surrender to God, as Brother Prem had. Brother Prem’s testimony is nothing short of spiritually heroic. His example calls me to be ever more committed to serving my Lord Jesus Christ with all the treasure, time, and talent He has ever given me. I highly encourage every believer to read PREM, and fully surrender to working for the Kingdom, while there is still time.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Robert V. Finley (1922–2019) was the 1944 intercollegiate boxing champion at the University of Virginia. An evangelist with Youth for Christ and InterVarsity, he preached at US rallies before becoming a missionary evangelist to China, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Philippines and India between 1948 and 1951. Finley is recognized for leading a paradigm shift in missions during the twentieth century by following the New Testament patterns of reaching foreign visitors with the gospel and strengthening indigenous missions overseas. The founder of International Students, Inc. (ISI) and Christian Aid Mission, he authored thousands of articles and letters, and four other books, including Reformation in Foreign Missions. Robert V. Finley wrote PREM using edited transcriptions of tape recordings of his interviews with Prem Pradhan made over a nine-year period. The two men spent thousands of hours together both in Nepal and while visiting churches in the US and Canada. PREM is being published posthumously by Finley’s widow, Cynthia H. Finley.