---
title: 'Historical Sketch of the Missions in Japan'
type: pdf
hasMedia: true
requiresPurchase: false
authors:
- 'Board of Foreign Missions (PCUSA)'
date: 1902-01-01
collection: 'Archives'
subcollection: '20th century'
topics:
- 'Foreign Missions'
- 'Missions (General)'
- 'Compilations'
scriptures:
- 'Matthew 28'
- 'Acts 1'
url: https://confessional.org/archives/20th-century/board-of-foreign-missions-pcusa-1902-historical-sketch-of-the-missions-in-japan
---

# Historical Sketch of the Missions in Japan

Concise historical sketch of Japan and the rise of Christian missions: geography, social classes, Shinto, Buddhism, the 1854 opening to the West, and ensuing missionary activity.

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