In this comprehensive study, Anne C. Kwantes examines the impact of Presbyterian missionaries in the Philippines from 1899 to 1910. Focusing on three key figures—James B. Rodgers, J. Andrew Hall, and David S. Hibbard—Kwantes explores how these missionaries contributed to shaping a new Philippine value system under American colonial rule.

Drawing from mission documents at the Presbyterian Historical Society, Kwantes examines how missionaries – through evangelism, education, and healthcare – contributed to institutional developments such as Silliman Institute and various hospitals and churches across the Philippines. Her analysis highlights both the achievements and shortcomings of their work, exploring how these missionaries influenced early 20th-century Philippine society’s views on liberty, social welfare, and status, positioning them as agents of social change.

Born into a missionary family in Indonesia, Anne C. Kwantes has been engaged with Protestant missions from an early age. She has lived and worked in various parts of Asia, including Tokyo and Manila. Kwantes holds advanced degrees in Asian Studies and Philippine Studies, with her studies focusing on the contributions of early Presbyterian and Reformed missionaries.

Publisher:
New Day Publishers, Philippines

Publication Date:
1989

Format:
Softcover / 8.56 x 5.69 inches / 238 pages / BW

Language:
English

ISBN: 971-10-0360-0