The Bible and Missions

Outline ch. 6

153 h Outline Chapter 6 I. In Christian Lands Literary Influence of Bible Seen 1. In Stimulating of books and libraries 2. In permeation of literature in style and substance 3. In impression made by english literature on non-Christians 4. In impossibility of effacing its mark II. Introduction of Bible into non-Christian Lands Produces: 1. A literate Christian community 2. Preparation of school textbooks 3. Introduction and development of printing press (notable presses) 4. Agencies for preparation and distribution of Christian literature III. Study of Christian Literature 1. The tract societies 2. Christian literature societies; illustration: work of Christian Literature Society of China IV. Stimulation of Literary Activities in non-Christian Lands 1. Writings of Japanese Christians a. Translation b. Original works c. Illustration, Japan 2. Christward currents in writings of non-Christians 3. gospel influence in the daily press 154 / The Bible and Missions 4. Advertising Christianity in the newspapers V. Influence of the Bible on Music in non-Christian Lands 1. Christianity’s gift of song 2. The missionary and his hymnal 3. The popularity of Christian hymn books 4. Oriental hymn writers: Indian VI. Unmet Needs for Christian Literature 1. Literature for the home Needs of women Needs of children Illustration, Child’s Life of Jesus Children’s magazine, Happy Childhood 2. Periodical literature Needs of cooperative publishing 3. An adequate program expense of program VII. Outstanding Opportunities for Advance 1. United Campaign of newspaper publicity 2. Utilization of phonetic script in China Its importance and advantages, overcoming Chinese conservatism America’s possible contribution in printing textbooks Opportunity for the Christian Church VIII. Conclusion ...