Journeys of the Bible

The Path of Korean Mission

From Godaedo to Busan — 1832–1953

1. Godaedo approximate 1832, Gützlaff — leaves a Bible on Korean soil for the first time
2. Yingkou (Newchwang) 1870s, Ross and McIntyre — the first Korean-script Bible translation
3. the Daedong River, Pyongyang 1866, the martyrdom of Thomas
4. Sorae approximate 1884, Seo Sang-ryun — a church built before any missionary arrived
5. Jemulpo 1885, Easter, Underwood and Appenzeller arrive
6. Seoul 1885, Gwanghyewon · 1887, Saemunan and Jeongdong First churches
7. Busan 1890s, a base for Australian and Southern U.S. Presbyterian missions
8. Daegu From 1893, the center of mission in the Gyeongsang region
9. Jeonju 1893, Southern Presbyterians — the beginning of Honam mission
10. Wonsan 1903, Hardie's public repentance — the start of revival
11. Pyongyang 1907, the Great Revival · 1912, the presbytery organized · 1938, shrine worship approved
12. Busan (refuge) 1950–53, war — the church moves south and reorganizes

This journey is taught in CH301.

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