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Confucian Timely Mean and Christian Discernment: Confucian-Christian Dialogue for Spirituality of Discernment and Applied Ethics

Confucian Timely Mean and Christian Discernment: Confucian-Christian Dialogue for Spirituality of Discernment and Applied Ethics

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This book explores the timely mean, a virtue established in the Confucian tradition, in dialogue with the Christian understanding of discernment, especially as used in spirituality studies. It examines the historical development of these concepts, addressing the early encounter between Confucianism and Christianity and the fusion of the two perspectives in the nineteenth century. The author contends that bringing the Confucian 'timely mean into conversation with Christian 'discernment reveals that the riches accumulated within each tradition can mutually enhance one another. It is valuable reading for scholars and students of both Confucianism and Christian theology as well as of applied ethics, particularly those interested in comparative spirituality and interreligious relations.

Format: Hardback
Length: 234 pages
Publication date: 20 October 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd


This captivating book delves into the profound concept of the timely mean, a virtue rooted in the rich tapestry of Confucian tradition, engaging in a lively dialogue with the Christian understanding of discernment, particularly as it pertains to spirituality studies. It traces the historical evolution of these ideas, exploring the early encounters between Confucianism and Christianity in China and Korea, culminating in their harmonious fusion in the nineteenth century. The chapters delve into the influential scholars and texts that have shaped both theory and practice, offering insightful perspectives through a comparative analysis of representative figures from each tradition. The author argues that by engaging in a conversation between the Confucian timely mean and Christian discernment, the immense riches amassed within each tradition can mutually enrich and enhance one another. The book reflects on the potential for developing a viable process for ethical and spiritual discernment that holds immense relevance in our globalized era. It serves as a valuable resource for scholars and students of Confucianism, Christian theology, applied ethics, and those passionate about comparative spirituality and interreligious relations.

Weight: 612g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032459233

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