"The purpose of the present study is to provide a glimpse into the efforts of early LDS missionaries in establishing the LDS church in Taiwan between the time of their arrival on June 4, 1956, and the dedication of the island by Elder Mark E. Peterson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles on June 1, 1959. I will first provide a brief background of initial Christian proselyting efforts, as well as an overview of contemporary issues in Taiwan during the decade prior to the arrival of the LDS missionaries." [AUTHOR]