NOVEMBER STUDY OF THE FIELD.
Articles for Study in the November Missionary Magazine: Buddhism in China; In the Country of Russia; Landmarks in Argentine History; Among Our Churches in Argentina. 1. How is the birth of Christ associated with the establishment of Confucianism and the introduction of Buddhism in the Chinese Empire? What part of the legend pertaining to the birth of Christ is true? 2. State the principal difference between the Buddhism of China and that of India. 3. In what way has Buddhism been affected by contact with Christianity? 4. What can you say of the Buddhist temples and their worship? Describe the priests. 5. Relate an incident showing the self-denial and faithfulness manifested by the Buddhist in fulfilling his vows. 6. Under what circumstances do the men of China most devoutly engage in religious worship? Give an illustration. 7. Show that the Chinese government in the past has been quite largely tolerant to all forms of religion. What significance can you see in this fact compared with the conditions that exist to-day? 8. Mention one practical lesson which you have learned from the study of the religions of China. 9. What can you say of Russia’s grain products? Of her horses? 10. Give some comparisons showing that Russia is in fact an agricultural country. 11. Describe the Russian villages. The homes. 12. Give briefly the history of Argentina under Rosas. 13. What evils did this rule beget among the people? 14. How successful was Sarmiento in his attempt to pattern the government after that of the United States? 15. What effect has the prevailing religion of Argentina had upon the people? 16. Of what nationality is the Seventh-day Adventist church of Cordova composed? 17. Tell briefly how the blessing of the Lord was manifested during the recent meetings held at this place and at Ripamonte. 18. Relate the experience that led to a special manifestation of the Lord’s care for his people. How did their faithfulness in adversity bear fruit? 19. Describe the interest of the natives and of the Jews as the Third Angel’s Message is presented to them.