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The Story Of The American Board's Mission In Japan, 1869-1899 (1901)

The Story Of The American Board's Mission In Japan, 1869-1899 (1901)

Gordon, Marquis Lafayette

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Historical Figures20th Century United States HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1165145014
ISBN13: 9781165145010
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 168
Weight: 0.66
Height: 0.36 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
The Story Of The American Board�������s Mission In Japan, 1869-1899 is a historical account of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions' mission in Japan during the late 19th century. Written by Marquis Lafayette Gordon and published in 1901, the book provides a detailed description of the American Board's efforts to establish a Christian presence in Japan and promote American cultural values.The book begins by providing background information on Japan's isolationist policies and the arrival of American missionaries in the country. It then goes on to describe the challenges faced by the American Board in establishing a foothold in Japan, including language barriers, cultural differences, and resistance from the Japanese government.Throughout the book, Gordon provides a detailed account of the American Board's activities in Japan, including the establishment of schools and hospitals, the translation of religious texts into Japanese, and the conversion of Japanese citizens to Christianity. He also describes the impact of the American Board's mission on Japanese society, including the spread of Western ideas and the influence of American culture.Overall, The Story Of The American Board�������s Mission In Japan, 1869-1899 provides a fascinating historical account of the American Board's mission in Japan and its impact on Japanese society during the late 19th century. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christianity in Japan and the cultural exchange between America and Japan during this period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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