I. THE BIBLE. Armenian Reverence for the Word of
God--Translations--Co-operation between Bible Societies and
Missionaries--Personal Experiences--A Refusal Turned to a Blessing in
Disguise--“The Two Edged Sword”--Banishment by Turks, for Carrying
a Scripture Test in Armenian. II. EDUCATION: Ancient Centers of
Learning--Turkish Destruction--Activity of Armenian Press in
Seventeenth Century--Work of the Enemies of Protestantism--Revival
of Learning in 1835--The Seminary at Bebek--The English Language
Proscribed--Discussion and Opposition--Armenians Going Abroad for
College Training--Personal Mention of Men Who Had Excelled--The
Advantages of General Culture--List of Native Colleges and
Seminaries--Standing at Beginning of War. III. CHRISTIAN LITERATURE:
Translation of Bible Followed by that of Other Books--The
Mission Press--A Means of Helping Students. IV. MEDICAL WORK:
Limited Knowledge of Early Native Physicians--Meaning of Christ’s
Commission--Mission Hospital Work at Beginning of War--Letter from Dr.
Barton. HINDRANCES: Poverty of Protestant Communities--The Mohammedan
Government.