A Tour of the Missions: Observations and Conclusions

"A Tour of the Missions: Observations and Conclusions" by Augustus Hopkins Strong is the documented expedition of a man traveling the world to observe missionary work in the early 1900s. Journeying through countries like Japan, China, and Burma, Strong recounts the victories and struggles of missionaries as they try to spread their beliefs in different cultures and spiritual environments. After teaching at a seminary for many years, Strong decided to travel when some of his former students became missionaries in Asia. Strong's writing describes the challenges and rewards of missionary work, highlighting the spiritual and social implications of their encounters with local communities and expressing the need for spiritual help in difficult and morally ambiguous situations. In Japan, Strong describes the beauty of the island alongside the challenges of its religious environment, connecting with educated groups and local customs.