Bøger af Rufus Benton Peery

Peery's groundbreaking study of the Lutheran Church in Japan provides a fascinating glimpse into the history of Christianity in this key Asian nation. Focusing on the social, cultural, and political factors that shaped the church's development, it offers new insights into the role of religion in shaping modern Japan.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

""The Gist of Japan: The Islands, Their People, and Missions"" is a comprehensive book written by R. B. Peery, which offers a detailed account of Japan's geography, culture, history, and society. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the country's religion, language, arts, and literature, as well as its political and economic systems.Peery provides a vivid description of the Japanese people, their customs, and traditions, and offers insights into the challenges and opportunities that the country has faced over the years. The author also delves into the role of Christianity in Japan, exploring the history of Christian missions in the country and the impact that Christianity has had on Japanese culture and society.""The Gist of Japan"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning about Japan and its people. It is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to readers of all backgrounds and levels of expertise. Whether you are a student, a scholar, or simply a curious traveler, this book is an excellent introduction to the fascinating world of Japan.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.

This book, from the series Primary Sources: Historical Books of the World (Asia and Far East Collection), represents an important historical artifact on Asian history and culture. Its contents come from the legions of academic literature and research on the subject produced over the last several hundred years. Covered within is a discussion drawn from many areas of study and research on the subject. From analyses of the varied geography that encompasses the Asian continent to significant time periods spanning centuries, the book was made in an effort to preserve the work of previous generations.

This book, from the series Primary Sources: Historical Books of the World (Asia and Far East Collection), represents an important historical artifact on Asian history and culture. Its contents come from the legions of academic literature and research on the subject produced over the last several hundred years. Covered within is a discussion drawn from many areas of study and research on the subject. From analyses of the varied geography that encompasses the Asian continent to significant time periods spanning centuries, the book was made in an effort to preserve the work of previous generations.