Japan And The Nippon Sei Kokwai, The Holy Catholic Church Of Japan - Edward Abbott - Bog

""Japan and the Nippon Sei Kokwai, The Holy Catholic Church of Japan: A Sketch of the Work of the American Episcopal Church"" is a historical book written by Edward Abbott and published in 1900. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the American Episcopal Church's missionary work in Japan and its collaboration with the Nippon Sei Kokwai, the Holy Catholic Church of Japan. Abbott's book details the history of the American Episcopal Church's involvement in Japan, beginning with the arrival of its first missionaries in the mid-19th century. He describes the challenges that the church faced in establishing itself in a foreign land, including language barriers and cultural differences. Abbott also highlights the important role that the Nippon Sei Kokwai played in the development of the American Episcopal Church's missionary work in Japan. The book includes detailed accounts of the American Episcopal Church's efforts to establish churches, schools, and hospitals throughout Japan. Abbott also provides insight into the social and political climate of Japan during this time, including the country's transition from a feudal society to a modern nation-state. Overall, ""Japan and the Nippon Sei Kokwai, The Holy Catholic Church of Japan: A Sketch of the Work of the American Episcopal Church"" is an informative and engaging historical account of the American Episcopal Church's missionary work in Japan, and its collaboration with the Nippon Sei Kokwai. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christianity in Japan, as well as the history of missionary work more broadly.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.