Published at Bible League Canada
About the book
One Dominion: Celebrating Canada, Prepared for a Purpose invites readers into an exploratory journey through Canada’s history, highlighting key moments of faith and Christian influence, from the founding of educational institutions and hospitals, to the creation of countless charitable organizations and architectural masterpieces. With inspiring accounts of individuals who founded our country upon the Living Word of God, One Dominion helps readers uncover a deeper understanding of Canada’s foundations and futures, through Scripture and the tests of faith passed by those who have gone before.
In this carefully crafted book, Paul Richardson, President of Bible League Canada, and Bob Beasley, Vice President of International Ministry at Bible League Canada, identify Canada’s purpose and mandate as a nation, as inscribed on the Peace Tower of Parliament Hill: “He shall have dominion also from sea to sea, and from the river unto the ends of the earth.” (Psalm 72:8 KJV) Through stunning photography and enthralling historical accounts, this book is designed to instill confidence and hope in the Christians of Canada and encourage them to steward well the resources, opportunities, and peace with which this country has been blessed. Richardson encourages, “Canadians have much to be thankful for, past, present, and future, and much to steward well, both at home and for the benefit of other countries. This is a great reminder of just that.”
My thoughts
I am pleased to promote the book One Dominion that was published by Bible League Canada this year in honor of Canada’s 150th birthday. The book is essentially a coffee table book that reflects on the Christian heritage of Canada of the past, present, and future. The book covers the purpose and mandate of our nation based on the scripture that was chosen for Canada’s motto – PSALM 72:8 (KJV).
As I mentioned above, I consider it as a coffee table book. The book is larger than normal (10” x 12”) and could be difficult to handle when reading it. It is feasible though. But apart from the size issue that I have noticed, the book is an absolute gem of history for Canadian Christian because it will highlight the Christian heritage we have as a nation. I have learned quite a bit while flipping through the pages and reading it. Not only does this book displays stunning photographs but it contains a timeline highlighting some of the main events in this history of Canada.
The chapter that I have found the most interesting was Chapter 4 where I learned quite a lot about the Peace Tower. From the information I have gleaned in that chapter I have learned that the Peace Tower was built in 1917 following a fire on Parliament Hill and that it contains Scripture verses at the top. And yes, this make me want to plan a visit to go at the top of the Peace Tower sometime this year because apparently they will close the Centre Block in 2018 for a decade for much needed construction repairs. I am in awe of the fact that numerous scripture verses are found over the windows and in the stained glass windows. All three windows – east, south and west – boldly proclaim the Word of God. Not only these windows are a testimony of our Christian heritage. At the top of the Peace Tower, a carillon ring 15 minutes each day at noon. This carillon is composed of 53 bells and the largest of them also has a scripture verse inscribed in it which was requested by Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King. The scripture of this bell is Luke 2:14 (KJV) “Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace, good will to men.” These are some of the things I didn’t know when I opened the book One Dominion and I will never forget the Christian Heritage that is found in the Peace Tower. I was telling my oldest son, age 16, about it this morning and even he thought that it was cool that these scriptures are found at the top of the tower in the Centre Block on the Canadian Parliament.
I think this book would be a fabulous addition to your personal library for various reasons: it does highlight the Christian Heritage of Canada and it is a great souvenir to possess for the celebration of our country’s 150th birthday.
One Dominion is available for purchase directly from Bible League Canada for the price of 29.99$.
Disclaimer: The book has been provided courtesy of Bible League Canada and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc. for review purposes. I was not monetarily compensated for this review. Please note that the review was not influenced by the Sponsor in any way. All opinions expressed here are only my own.
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