'The Story of Eric Liddell', produced by RBC Ministries and presented by Day of Discovery and David McCasland

The video tells the story of the London Missionary Society missionary Eric Liddell, who was an Olympic athlete and who appeared as the main character in the 1981 film Chariots of Fire. Liddell was born in China, the son of LMS missionaries, and returned there to undertake extensive missionary work....

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Order number: MS 380752
Main author: RBC Ministries
Order: MS 380752
Date(s) of creation: 2000
Level: Item
Format: Archive           

Reference number: MS 380752
Order number: MS 380752
Summary: The video tells the story of the London Missionary Society missionary Eric Liddell, who was an Olympic athlete and who appeared as the main character in the 1981 film Chariots of Fire. Liddell was born in China, the son of LMS missionaries, and returned there to undertake extensive missionary work. This three-part video traces Eric Liddell's life from the 1924 Olympics to his years in war-torn China. The three parts are entitled: 1. The Making of a Champion 2. The Greatest Race 3. Weihsien - The Finish Line 1 hr 30 m.
Main author: RBC Ministries
Extent: 1 VHS cassette (PAL)
Acquisition: Presented to SOAS Library by David McCasland in 2000.
Access status: Open
Language: English
Related material: Council for World Mission
Format: Archive           
Access Points - Person, Corporate & Family Names:
Name Code Person, Corporate or Family Name Type of Entity
GB/SOASNAF/C699 RBC Ministries Corporate
GB/SOASNAF/P1840 Liddell; Eric Henry (1902-1945); missionary and athlete Person
Access Points - Places:
Place Code Place Name
1814991 China