Christianity in Modern China The Making of the First Native Protestant Church

Author/creator Cheung, David Author
Format Electronic
Publication InfoLeiden : BRILL Boston : Brill USA, Inc. [Distributor]
Descriptionxvi, 416 p. 24.000 x 016.000 cm.
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SeriesStudies in Christian Mission Vol. 28
Summary Annotation Using mainly hitherto unstudied primary materials, this monograph studies a very significant episode in Chinese Christianity. Focusing on the origins and earliest history of Protestantism in South Fujian, this analytical-critical study investigates the evolution of the churches which pioneered in indigenisation and ecclesiastical union in China during the nineteenth century. <BR>Some subjects studied are primitive missionary objectives and methods, the relationship between the 'Talmage ideal' and the Three-self concept, and the nature and dynamics of 'native' religious work. Extremely useful is the critical assessment of South Fujian in terms of self-propagation, self-government, self-support and organic union. The key areas suggested for future research are also quite thought-provoking. The volume is especially valuable to social and church historians, missiologists and sociologists.
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ISBN9789004131439
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