Protestants and the Formation of Modern Korean Nationalism, 1885-1920

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While many Asian countries were colonized by western Christian countries during the nineteenth century Korea was exploited and colonized by Japan. During this time, Korea fought hard to bring about her independence. Protestant leaders and missionaries contributed much to help form modern Korean nationalism through their evangelical works. Thus Christianity in Korea was identified with the national consciousness during Japanese occupation. This book discusses how Protestantism stimulated and encouraged the people to form their nationalism through two eminent Protestant leaders, Rev. Horace G. Underwood, the first Presbyterian missionary to Korea and Rev. Sun Chu Kil, the first native minister in Korea.

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«The author gives vivid details from the work of a pioneer missionary and Korean church leader, both in the Presbyterian tradition, as they directly and indirectly stimulated and prepared the way for the 1919 movement for independence from Japanese colonialism. Modern nationalism is placed in the context of Korea's longer distinctive history. The author's research demonstrates the implications for nationalism of the early literacy work of the Christian community their choice of language for use in translating the Bible and other literature, their network of schools, their preaching, their contacts with the royal family, their formation of the Presbyterian church, and their building of ecumenical structures. Professor Kim has given us a highly readable, informative, and persuasive illustration of Christianity's contribution to Korea's history and sense of nationhood.» (H. McKennie Goodpasture, Professor of Christian Missions, Union Theological Seminary in Virginia)
«...a highly relevant contribution to the current missiological discussion involving missions and nationalism.» (G. Thompson Brown, Missiology)

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