''Bruchko'' is an autobiographical book
by
Bruce Olson
Bruce Olson (born November 10, 1941) is a Scandinavian American Christian missionary best known for his work in bringing Christianity to the Barí people of Colombia and Venezuela. Olson's 1973 autobiographical book '' Bruchko'' has sold more t ...
, telling the story of his work as a
Christian
Christians () are people who follow or adhere to Christianity, a monotheistic Abrahamic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. The words ''Christ'' and ''Christian'' derive from the Koine Greek title ''Christós'' (Χρι ...
missionary
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with the
Motilone Barí people, an
indigenous tribe in
Colombia
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and
Venezuela
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.
The book begins by describing Olson's unusual experience of conversion to Christianity in a church that did not recognize it. He later states to have felt a distinct calling from God to move to South America and share his faith with the Motilone tribe near the border of Colombia and Venezuela, despite warnings about their purported violence and killings. After years of disease, torture, and other misfortune he finally gains acceptance with the Motilone. Largely through his friendship with Bobarishora ("Bobby"), Olson ("Bruchko") introduces the tribe to Christianity. He reports his personal discovery that Jesus himself will lead His church, that the Gospel does not require destruction of indigenous culture, and that suffering is often a necessary part of the Christian life.
References
External links
http://www.bruceolson.com/english/english.htm
Religious autobiographies
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