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The history of Christianity in the West has often been told, but the story of Christianity in the East has received scant attention. This Christianity looked neither to Rome nor Constantinople, and for centuries remained proudly Asian. This first volume of Samuel Moffett's epic history reveals this fascinating and littleknown story.While Paul and other early missionaries converted Greeks and Romans, then the 'barbarian' tribes of Europe, priests of the Church of the East later called the Nestorian established centers in Persia and Afghanistan, across India and the Mongolian steppes, and in China itself as early as the 7th century. These missionaries experienced both favor and persecution according to the political climate of their times; but the expansion they achieved would not be matched by the West until after the 13th century.Moffett captivates readers with the rise and fall of empires and the rulers whose actions determined the fate of Christianity in their realms. It was Kublai Khan's mother, a Christian Mongol princess, who encouraged the Great Khan's tolerance of Christian missionaries. Indeed, Mongol armies were known to ride into battle under the banner of the Holy Cross. But it was a dust cloud from a different desert Islam that was to dramatically bring about the end of this first, dynamic period of Asian Christianity.A History of Christianity in Asia makes available immense amounts of research on the religious pluralism of Asia and how Christianity spread long before the modern missionary movement went forth in the shelter of Western military might. Invaluable for historians of Asia and scholars of mission it is stimulating for all readers interestedin Christian history.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'A History of Christianity in Asia: Volume I'? A: The book focuses on the history of Christianity in Asia, detailing its development from the beginnings to 1500, and highlighting the influence of early missionaries in regions like Persia, India, and China.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'A History of Christianity in Asia: Volume I' is Samuel Hugh Moffett, a noted historian and scholar.
- Q: What significant events does the book cover? A: The book covers the rise and fall of empires, the actions of rulers affecting Christianity, and the interactions between different religious groups in Asia, particularly during the early centuries of Christianity.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has 588 pages, providing in-depth research and narratives.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on May 15, 1998.
- Q: Is this book suitable for scholars? A: Yes, the book is invaluable for historians of Asia and scholars of mission, as it presents extensive research and insights into the spread of Christianity.
- Q: Does this book include illustrations or maps? A: The product details do not specify whether the book includes illustrations or maps; it primarily focuses on textual content.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the 2nd edition of 'A History of Christianity in Asia: Volume I'.
- Q: Is the book in new condition? A: Yes, the item condition is listed as new.