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The Confessional Presbyterian Archive is a curated digital library dedicated to preserving and promoting the writings of 17th–20th century Presbyterian pastors, teachers, and leaders. Featuring thousands of searchable texts, biographies, and historical resources, the archive provides direct access to the primary-source materials of American Presbyterianism.

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The New Era in the Philippines

A firsthand survey of the Philippines after U.S. acquisition, assessing political, social, and religious change. Emphasizes Protestant missions, education, and Christian duty in the new era.

Arthur Judson Brown ⬩ 1903

New Forces in Old China: An Unwelcome but Inevitable Awakening

Survey of Western trade, politics, and missionary forces reshaping China around 1900. Examines commerce, railways, diplomacy, missions, and prospects for China's future.

Arthur Judson Brown ⬩ 1904

Truth and Falsehood About Korea Missionaries

A polemical defense of Protestant missionaries in Korea responding to Angus Hamilton’s charges, arguing they live modestly, work tirelessly, and advance schools, churches, and hospitals.

Arthur Judson Brown ⬩ 1904

A Reading Journey Through Korea

A travel guide describing routes, distances, ports, climate, and geography of Korea for American travelers, with practical advice on tickets, routes, and clothing.

Arthur Judson Brown ⬩ 1905

The Unprecedented Opportunity in the Far East

Addresses urging students to seize unprecedented missionary opportunities in the Far East (Japan, Korea, China, Siam). Calls for education, native training, and church autonomy.

Arthur Judson Brown ⬩ 1906

The Demand for Missionary Statesmanship

Urges Christian statesmanship in foreign missions: treat the Chinese as brothers, prioritize education and indigenous church leadership, and persist through upheaval like the Boxer Uprising.

Arthur Judson Brown ⬩ 1906

The Yellow Man’s Burden

1907 essay on Western–Asian relations exploring racial antipathy, missionary impact, commerce, and cultural misunderstandings. Urges education and mutual sympathy to mend relations.

Arthur Judson Brown ⬩ 1906

The Yellow Man’s Burden

Critiques Western racial prejudice and imperial aggression in Asia. Shows how foreign conduct, commercial greed, and missionary/political dominance provoke native resentment and conflict.

Arthur Judson Brown ⬩ 1907

The Lien-Chou Martyrdom

Report of the 1905 Lien‑chou massacre in China: a mob attacked mission hospitals and schools, killing several Presbyterian missionaries and destroying mission property. Describes heroism and the investigation.

Arthur Judson Brown ⬩ 1906

The Foreign Missionary: An Incarnation of a World Movement

Arthur J. Brown's The Foreign Missionary analyzes why missionaries go—rooted in personal faith, the world's need for Christ, and Christ's command—outlining missionary aims and practice.

Arthur Judson Brown ⬩ 1907

The Why and How of Foreign Missions

Concise guide to foreign missions: motives, methods, administration, finances, and the missionary's work. Argues Christians' duty to proclaim Christ worldwide.

Arthur Judson Brown ⬩ 1908

The Nearer and Farther East: Outline Studies of Moslem Lands and of Siam, Burma, and Korea

1908 survey of Muslim lands, Siam, Burma, and Korea outlining Islam's reach, social conditions, missionary history, and the urgent need and opportunity for Christian evangelism.

Arthur Judson Brown ⬩ 1908

The Political Situation in Asia

One essay portrays the Church as Christ's shelter and urges readiness for service. The other surveys Asia's political upheavals and calls missionaries to respond wisely.

Arthur Judson Brown ⬩ 1912

Call to Prayer for Korea

Urgent call to prayer for Korea amid trials of missionaries and rising tensions with Japanese authorities. Appeals for faith, patience, forgiveness, and protection for native and foreign Christians.

Arthur Judson Brown ⬩ 1912

The Chinese Revolution

Arthur Judson Brown ⬩ 1912

“The Korean Conspiracy Case”

Mission boards' analysis of the Korean conspiracy trials (1910s), urging fair treatment of Koreans, prudent diplomacy with Japan, and safeguarding missionary work amid political tensions.

Arthur Judson Brown ⬩ 1912

An Appreciation of Daniel McGilvary, A Half-Century Among the Siamese and the Lao

Daniel McGilvary's autobiography recounts 53 years of missionary service among the Siamese and Lao, founding hospitals, schools and churches while evangelizing northern Siam.

Arthur Judson Brown ⬩ 1912

The Six Power Loan and Recognition of the Chinese Republic

1913 New York Japan Review examines US–Japan relations and US policy in East Asia—advocating friendly ties and debating the Six-Power China loan and recognition of the Chinese Republic.

Arthur Judson Brown ⬩ 1913

Why Foreign Missions Cannot Retrench on Account of the War

Argues foreign missions must not be cut during the European War: work is long-term, costly to suspend, vital to hospitals, schools and peace; urges churches to cover deficits now.

Arthur Judson Brown ⬩ 1914

Rising Churches in Non-Christian Lands

Study of rising indigenous Christian churches in non-Christian lands, urging respectful cooperation by Western missions. Covers peoples, challenges, self-support, and mission methods.

Arthur Judson Brown ⬩ 1915

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Archives

The New Era in the Philippines

New Forces in Old China: An Unwelcome but Inevitable Awakening

Truth and Falsehood About Korea Missionaries

A Reading Journey Through Korea

The Unprecedented Opportunity in the Far East

The Demand for Missionary Statesmanship

The Yellow Man’s Burden

The Yellow Man’s Burden

The Lien-Chou Martyrdom

The Foreign Missionary: An Incarnation of a World Movement

The Why and How of Foreign Missions

The Nearer and Farther East: Outline Studies of Moslem Lands and of Siam, Burma, and Korea

The Political Situation in Asia

Call to Prayer for Korea

The Chinese Revolution

“The Korean Conspiracy Case”

An Appreciation of Daniel McGilvary, A Half-Century Among the Siamese and the Lao

The Six Power Loan and Recognition of the Chinese Republic

Why Foreign Missions Cannot Retrench on Account of the War

Rising Churches in Non-Christian Lands

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