The book in your hand is the second part of a trilogy, that depicts how the Cape has been impacting other parts of the world through spiritual renewal. All three parts concentrate on events at the Cape.
Part 2 takes the reader through Cape spiritual dynamics of the 20th century, with a strong autobiographical component. The author was born and raised in Cape Town but lived in Germany and Holland for many years. He met his wife Rosemarie, a German citizen, while studying overseas in 1969 and 1970.
This volume ends chronologically more or less with the preparation for the return of the author from exile with his family in 1992. His residency overseas took place more or less in exile, caused by his friendship and ultimate marriage that was prohibited by an apartheid law.
Just like Part 1, the book highlights the yearning for a clear expression of the unity of the Body of Christ in prayer in the run-up to revival. It is suggested that concern to address injustice towards the poor and needy – along with compassionate sensitivity to those who are persecuted for the sake of the Gospel – could be a good litmus test to discern how deep and effective a revival has been.