The Works of Joseph Hopper and Joe B. Hopper

Joseph Hopper

Joseph Hopper (1892-1971) served as a PCUS missionary in Korea from 1919 to 1956. He was raised born in Stanford, KY on June 1, 1892 and attended Centre College, Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, and Union Presbyterian Seminary (VA). He died on February 20, 1971 You can learn more about Joseph from other posts on this site.

His son, Joseph (Joe) Barron Hopper (1921-1992) served as a PSUS and PCUSA missionary to Korea for 38 years. Having grown up in Korea, he returned to the USA to attend Davidson College and Union Presbyterian Seminary (VA). After several years in the pastorate, he and his wife Dorothy moved to Korea to join the mission. You can learn more about Joe from other posts on this site.

Joe B. and Dot Hopper

Both men left behind a number of writings from sermon notes to seminary papers to books. Some of those works are provided here in scanned form.

Works of Joe B. Hopper

Daughters of Priscilla

by Joe B. Hopper

A talk my Joe gave about God-fearing women on the Korean mission field.

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A Biblical Commentary on the Book of Isaiah

by Joe B. Hopper

Commentary and notes on the Book of Isaiah.

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All That God Has Done

A Summary of the Work of Rural Evangelism
by Joe B. Hopper (1973)

This is a talk Joe gave at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Charlotte, N.C. which had supported them for many years. He summarizes the life of Joe and Dot in rural evangelist missionary work for their first 25 years in South Korea.

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Influence of the Clan upon Church Growth in Korea

Missionary Anthropology Course Paper
by Joe B. Hopper (1964)

This research paper analyzes the family structure and social organization on Korean village life in the mid-twentieth century. In particular, it examines "village family ties and their effect on church growth."

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Miscellaneous Sermons

by Joe B. Hopper

Several outlines or manuscripts from sermons preached by Joe.

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Mission to Korea

Thirty-Eight Years Below the Thirty-Eighth
by Joe B. Hopper

Joe Hopper's memoir (published in 1999) recounting his thirty-eight years as a missionary to South Korea.

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Missionary Correspondence Letters (1948-1986)

by Joe B. Hopper

Letters to friends, churches, and supporters regarding Joe and Dot's work in Korea from 1948 to 1986.

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Missionary Talks

by Joe B. Hopper

Several outlines or manuscripts from a folder entitled "Missionary Talks".

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Protestant Reformation Leaders

by Joe B. Hopper

Brief biographies of eight reformers: Peter Waldo, John Wyclif, John Huss, Savonarola, Erasmus, Martin Luther, Ulrich Zwingli, and Ignatius Loyola.

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Sermon Preached at Montreat Presbyterian Church

Preached May 20, 1984
by Joe B. Hopper (1984)

A sermon on the judgment of Solomon in 1 Kings 3:16-28.

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Sermons by Book of the Bible

by Joe B. Hopper

Sermon manuscripts organized by book of the bible.

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Studies in the Parables of Jesus

Introductory Study and Expositions
by Joe B. Hopper

A lengthy treatise on the parables written early in Joe's ministry. Part 1 provides an introductory study of the parables: "The Parables as a Literary Medium", "The Purpose of the Parables", "The Distribution of the Parables", "The Classification of the Parables", and "The Interpretation of the Parables". Part 2 contains expositions of ten of Jesus' parables.

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The Holy Spirit and Five New Testament Doctrines

by Joe B. Hopper

Joe's 1951 Th.M. thesis from Union Theological Seminary. In this study, Joe examines the Holy Spirit in conjunction with five New Testament doctrines: Inspiration, Incarnation, Regeneration, Sanctification, and Ecclesiology.

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The Mission of the Church is Missions

by Joe B. Hopper

Gift of the Holy Spirit was especially for the carrying out of the Great Comission. A trust and responsibility to declare the terms of salvation. Open eyes and burning heart needed to carry out comission.

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The Second Coming

A missionary handles a vital subject on the mission field
by Joe B. Hopper (1962)

An article on the second coming of Christ published in The Presbyterian Journal.

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With the Cross of Jesus

by Joe B. Hopper

Several outlines or manuscripts from a folder entitled "Missionary Talks".

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Works of Joseph Hopper

A Biblical Study of Prayer

by Joseph Hopper
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Concurring Witnesses

Looking Unto Jesus
by Joseph Hopper (1945)

In this booklet, Joseph presents the story of five Old Testament witnesses to Christ: Abel, Abraham, Moses, David, and Isaiah. Each chapter begins with an outline guiding the reader through Scriptural testimony regarding of the subject's life and his witness to Christ. This is followed by a discussion of each man's witness.

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God’s Word and God’s Man

by Joseph Hopper

In this lecture, Joseph argues belief that the "Scriptures of the Old and New Testament" is "the Word of God, the only infallible rule of faith and practice" is essential and central to the work of a minister.

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Miscellaneous Sermons

by Joseph Hopper

Several manuscripts from sermons preached by Joseph.

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Some Missionaries Teachings of the Bible

by Joseph Hopper

A collection of columns written on the place of missions in Scripture. The first essay addresses the calling and mission of Abraham. This is followed by a discussion of missions in ancient Israel and moves through Scripture to Christ and the early church.

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Studies in Isaiah

by Joseph Hopper

An introductory outline on the book of Isaiah.

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The Apostolic Message to the Unconverted in the Orient Today

Th.D. Thesis from Union Presbyterian Seminary
by Joseph Hopper

A study of the progressive revelation of the gospel to unbelievers through Scripture.

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Victory Through Our Lord Jesus Christ

A Study of the Book of Revelation
by Joseph Hopper

A brief expositional commentary on the book of Revelation

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