Chapter 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.