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Christianity in China: From the Eighteenth Century to the Present,New
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This pathbreaking volume will force a reassessment of many common assumptions about the relationship between Christianity and modern China. The overall thrust of the twenty essays is that despite the conflicts and tension that often have characterized relations between Christianity and China, in fact Christianity has been, for the past two centuries or more, putting down roots within Chinese society, and it is still in the process of doing so. Thus Christianity is here interpreted not just as a Western religion that imposed itself on China, but one that was becoming a Chinese religion, as Buddhism did centuries ago. Eschewing the usual focus on foreign missionaries, as is customary, this research effort is Chinacentered, drawing on Chinese sources, including government and organizational documents, private papers, and interviews. The essays are organized into four major sections: Christianitys role in Qing society, including local conflicts (6 essays); ethnicity (3 essays); women (5 essays); and indigenization of the Christian effort (6 essays). The editor has provided sectional introductions to highlight the major themes in each section, as well as a general Introduction.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Christianity in China: From the Eighteenth Century to the Present'? A: The book explores the complex relationship between Christianity and modern China, highlighting how Christianity has established roots within Chinese society over the past two centuries.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Daniel H. Bays.
- Q: What kind of essays are included in this volume? A: The volume contains twenty essays organized into four sections: Christianity’s role in Qing society, ethnicity, women, and the indigenization of the Christian effort.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, it draws on various Chinese sources, including government documents, private papers, and interviews, making it a valuable resource for academic research.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book has a total of 514 pages.
- Q: When was 'Christianity in China' published? A: The book was published on March 1, 1999.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'New'.
- Q: What themes does the editor highlight in the book? A: The editor provides sectional introductions that highlight major themes in each section, focusing on the historical and social aspects of Christianity in China.
- Q: Is this book focused on foreign missionaries? A: No, the book adopts a China-centered perspective, moving away from the usual focus on foreign missionaries to examine Christianity's integration into Chinese society.