American Missionaries, Korean Protestants, and the Changing Shape of World Christianity, 1884-1965

This book explores the complex relationships between American missionaries and Korean Protestant leaders from the late 19th century to the Korean War, highlighting cooperation and conflict over ecclesial authority, cultural differences, geopolitics, and womens leadership. It sheds light on the global movement of Christianities and its impact on Korean and American Protestantism.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 236 pages
Publication date: 29 August 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate relationships and power dynamics between American missionaries and Korean Protestant leaders in both nations from the late 19th century to the aftermath of the Korean War. By extensively analyzing American and Korean sources, including a wealth of unpublished archival materials, Yoo uncovers the complex histories of cooperation and contention that shaped the evolving relationships between Americans and Koreans during a pivotal period when the global Christian population shifted from the Global North to the Global South. American and Korean Protestants forged deep connections, yet they also encountered significant disagreements over crucial issues such as ecclesial authority, cultural disparities, geopolitics, and women's leadership. This multifaceted approach, which incorporates the perspectives of missionaries, migrants, ministers, diplomats, and interracial couples, offers a fresh perspective on American and Korean Christianities and highlights the mutual engagement of American and Korean Protestants in a global movement that played a pivotal role in shaping new Christian traditions in Korea, establishing transnational religious and humanitarian partnerships like World Vision, and transforming global Christian traditions ranging from Pentecostalism to Presbyterianism.

Weight: 435g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032402406