Samuel Schereschewsky: From Jewish Scholar to Missionary Translator

Church History

In this episode of the Church History Podcast, host Lorelee Siemens delves into the remarkable life of Samuel Schereschewsky, a Jewish man whose journey traversed Russia, Germany, America, China, and Japan, leaving an indelible mark on Church history. Born in 1831 into a devout Jewish family in Russian Lithuania, Samuel's early life was marked by exceptional intelligence and a deep connection to his Jewish roots. Despite facing poverty and loss at a young age, Samuel's thirst for knowledge led him to pursue studies in rabbinical school. However, a chance encounter with the New Testament in Hebrew sparked a profound spiritual awakening, leading him to embrace Jesus as the Messiah. Episode Sponsor: • Alexander Henry Coffee https://alexanderhenrycoffee.ca Use CODE: churchhistory for 20% off • Etsy Mug Store https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/ChurchHistory • My book “The church is born” is available! Order the book today! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09BGLZ7C1 Canadian Link: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B09BGLZ7C1 Links: https://linktr.ee/loreleesiemens If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well: Lottie Moon: From Atheist to Missionary: https://loreleesiemens.com/media/771671-3210084-34532912/lottie-moon-from-atheist-to-missionary Sallie Holmes Missionary to China: https://loreleesiemens.com/media/771671-3210084-34521258/sallie-holmes-missionary-to-china Hudson Taylor https://loreleesiemens.com/media/771671-3210084-17846177/hudson-taylor