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The Cross and the Switchblade

byDavid R. Wilkerson

The tortured face of a young killer, one of seven boys on trial for a brutal murder, started country preacher David Wilkerson on his lonely crusade to the most dangerous streets in the world.Violent gangs ruled by warlords, drug pushers and pimps held the streets of New York’s ghettoes in an iron grip. It was into this world that David Wilkerson stepped, armed only with the simple message of God’s love and the promise of the Holy Spirit’s power.Then the miracles began to happen…The Cross and the Switchblade is one of the most inspiring and challenging true stories of all time. It has sold millions of copies throughout the world and has been made into a feature film.

Language

en

Published on

26/07/2002

Pages

224

Format

Paperback

ISBN

9780310248293

Who is this book for? Readers interested in inspirational true stories, social issues, and religious themes.

Topics Urban ministrySpiritualCommunity empowermentReligiousSocial reformFaith-based interventionInner-city challengesYouth outreachRedemptionFaith in actionTransformationFaith and BeliefSocial Class
MoodHopeful, Inspirational
ViolenceModerate

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