The Indigenization of Christianity in China III: 1927-2000

This book explores the efforts of Christianity to adapt to the changing social environment in modern China between the late 1920s and the end of the twentieth century. It discusses key transitions in indigenizing Christianity, such as bringing the religion to rural regions, devotions to anti-Japanese national salvation, and discussions on the coexistence of Communism and Christianity.

Format: Hardback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 30 December 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book, as the third installment in a trilogy exploring the indigenization of Christianity in modern China, delves into the intricate dynamics between the late 1920s and the close of the twentieth century. Throughout its journey in contemporary China, Christianity has encountered numerous challenges and complexities in its quest to integrate itself into Chinese society and indigenous culture. This comprehensive three-volume set charts the origins and evolution of Christianity's indigenization in China throughout the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, shedding light on the actions of Chinese Christians and the intricate interplay between the development of Christianity in China and the broader tapestry of modern Chinese history.

The chapters within this volume specifically focus on the late 1920s, the 1930s, and the period preceding and following the establishment of the People's Republic of China. The author delves into critical junctures in the indigenization of Christianity, encompassing initiatives to extend the religion to rural areas, ardent devotion to the cause of anti-Japanese national salvation, deliberations on the coexistence of Communism and Christianity, and the Church's efforts to adapt to the evolving landscape of Chinese society post-1949.

This book holds immense appeal to scholars and students with a keen interest in the history of Christianity in China and the intricacies of modern Chinese history. It serves as a valuable resource for those seeking to deepen their understanding of the complex interplay between religion, culture, and historical development in this fascinating region.

Weight: 690g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032384610