Review of: Christians in China: A.D. 600 to 2000
This is a marvelous book, and represents the learned Sinology of a long line of French Roman Catholic scholars, going back for hundreds of years. Though he devotes most of his attention to the story of Roman Catholicism, the author does give fair and generous summaries of important aspects of Protestantism in China. continued »
The Strategic Role of Overseas Chinese in the Growth of the Chinese Church
When the story of the stupendous growth of the protestant church in China is fully told, the part played by overseas Chinese believers will surely be a prominent theme. This autobiography of Theodore (“Ted”) Choy (Tsai ), written by his wife Leona, contains in the life of one intrepid man the various ways in which Chinese living outside of Mainland China have contributed to the spread of the Gospel there. continued »
Review of: Witnesses to Power: Stories of God’s Quiet Work in a Changing China
The stories in Witnesses to Power come from one end of China to the other. They speak of rural and urban evangelism; healing and exorcism, compassionate care for needy children, community life of the Jesus family, church planting and growth in remote areas not penetrated by outside Christian witness, and the impact of the gospel to produce economic prosperity. continued »
Between Two Worlds: J. Hudson Taylor and the Clash between British and Chinese Customs, Cultures, and Laws
In this paper, I shall try to show that these were all natural products of one basic motivation: the desire to imitate Jesus Christ the Incarnate Word of God, who “became flesh and dwelt among us.” Hudson Taylor believed not only in the theological truth of this creedal affirmation, but also in its missiological necessity and the numerous practical advantages which flowed from following the example of Christ. continued »
China Rising in Historical Perspective, Part II
In the light of all this, we can see that China’s rise presents both opportunities and challenges to the Christian church. continued »
China Rising in Historical Perspective, Part I
We shall ponder the rise of China in the context of history, in order to reflect upon our possible responses and roles in this tectonic geo-political shift. Moving quickly over continents and centuries, I shall make five observations about rising China, and conclude with some suggestions for both Western and Chinese Christians. continued »
Confronting Confucian Understandings of the Christian Doctrine of Salvation
Confronting Confucian Understandings of the Christian Doctrine of Salvation will now be required reading for anyone seeking to understand why Chinese intellectuals have accepted, rejected, or modified the Christian message since the time of Matteo Ricci. Paulos Huang has given us a fine, clearly-organized study with a great deal of thought-provoking findings and suggestions. continued »
Witnesses to Power
These stories...speak of rural and urban evangelism; healing and exorcism, compassionate care for needy children, community life of the Jesus family, church planting and growth in remote areas not penetrated by outside Christian witness, and the impact of the gospel to produce economic prosperity. continued »
Journal Once Lost
These two books reveal the outward actions and inner heart of a man greatly used by God. For about a dozen years (1928-1940), kindling revivals wherever he went. continued »
Is Christianity a "Chinese" Religion?
The answer to this question would seem to be obvious, at least to some. Almost all books on Chinese religion discuss Daoism (Taoism), Buddhism, Chinese popular religions, Islam and – as a belief system that often functions like a religion – Confucianism. continued »
Zurich Statement on the Church in China Issued by the Religious Liberty Partnership, March 2008
As members of the Religious Liberty Partnership (RLP) meeting in Zurich, Switzerland, we support the appeal of our brothers and sisters in China for the worldwide church to pray for the nation of China and the Chinese church at large in this Summer Olympics year. continued »
Gospel and Gunboat Strange Bedfellows
As we study Chinese history from 1800-1950, we see two main dynamics happening in relation to foreigners and foreign missions in China. On the one hand, we see foreign imperialists forcing China to sign unequal treaties and taking advantage of... continued »
Persecution of Chinese Christians: Real, or Imagined?
Are Chinese Christians being persecuted? The answer rather depends upon whom you ask. The average American, and especially American evangelicals, will respond, “Of course! Haven’t you read The Heavenly Man? What about all those newspaper stories? We all know... continued »
Chinese Christians and the Government
The purpose of this brief paper is to explain the existence of the Three Self-Patriotic Movement/China Christian Council and the resistance of the government to unregistered house churches. continued »
China’s Millions
Although containing much useful information, some illuminating insights, and a fresh perspective on the early years of the China Inland Mission, this revisionist history is almost fatally flawed by a profound prejudice that prevents objectivity in dealing with the sources and leads to misinterpretation and at times even misrepresentation. continued »
No Limitations: Brother Shen Xiao Feng – his story and writings with Dr. David Hunt
The author, a leader in one of the large house church networks, displays remarkable balance, insight, depth, knowledge, humility, and charity– not to mention the courage and zeal we have grown to expect from house church Christians in China. continued »
A History of Christianity in Asia. Volume I: Beginnings to 1500
Like others in the past few decades, Moffett concludes that Nestorius did not, as he was falsely charged, deny the deity of Christ, nor did he teach the existence of two “persons” in Christ, as charged by his arch-enemy, Cyril of Alexandria. continued »
A Living Sacrifice: The Life Story of Allen Yuan
Lydia Lee. A Living Sacrifice: The Life Story of Allen Yuan. Tonbridge, Kent, England: Sovereign World Ltd., 2001. Paper. 255 pages. ISBN 1 85240 293 8 With the death of Allen Yuan, one of the “patriarchs” of the 20th-century Chinese... continued »
Christianity in China
Mrs. Wang and her son brim with excitement as they enter the home of one of their neighbors in a village deep inside China. About thirty others gather with them on hard benches to listen to a traveling evangelist. With... continued »
A History of Christianity in Asia: Volume II 1500-1900
Samuel Hugh Moffett. A History of Christianity in Asia: Volume II 1500-1900. Orbis Books, Maryknoll, New York: 2005. Hard cover. 740 pages, including bibliography and index. ISBN 1-57075-450-0. Only the sections on the growth Christianity among the Chinese will be... continued »
China and Christianity: Burdened Past, Hopeful Future
This substantial volume includes eighteen papers from a conference on its title theme held in San Francisco under the sponsorship of the Ricci Institute for Chinese-Western Cultural History and the Center for the Pacific Rim of the University of San Francisco in 1999. continued »
Gender imbalance in the Chinese Church: Causes, Consequences, and Possible Cures
Almost all observers agree that there is a serious gender imbalance in the Chinese church. continued »
Soul Searching: Chinese Intellectuals on Faith and Society
Soul Searching, a collection of essays written by Chinese Christian intellectuals, gives a fascinating glimpse inside the Chinese mind and heart. continued »
Spiritual Pollution in the Chinese Church
Faced with the failure of previous generations to avoid the “spiritual pollution” of alien philosophical ideas, those seeking to communicate the Gospel among Chinese should keep in mind the following facts: continued »
Leadership and the Chinese Church: Some Preliminary Considerations
A. Chinese traditions of leadership 1. Positive traditions Yu, the great minister under the Prince, later Emperor, Shun. Noted for: Untiring exertions on behalf of the people (as he tamed the rivers) Putting the public welfare above his family (whom... continued »
Jesus in Beijing: How Christianity is transforming China and Changing the Global Balance of Power
David Aikman has given us perhaps the most useful introduction to the explosive increase and growing influence of Christianity in China. continued »
Bold as a Lamb: Pastor Samuel Lamb and the Underground Church of China
This story of a modern-day persecuted saint teaches us much about ourselves and our relationship to God without ever attempting to preach. continued »
The Heavenly Man
This story of the life of Chinese house church leader Brother Yun is an amazing testament to the power of God in the face of persecution continued »
Acquainted with Grief: Wang Mingdao’s Stand for the Persecuted Church in China
Thomas Harvey traces the conflict of these two men (Wang Mingdao and K.H. Ting), and the movements they represent, from the first days of the communist victory in 1949 to the beginning of the 21st century. continued »
A Stone Made Smooth
The book demonstrates the deep and life-changing effects of Christianity on this man, as well as his distinctive Chineseness. continued »
Christianity in China: From the Eighteenth Century to the Present
This is not a complete history of the last 150 years of Christianity in China (despite a rather misleading title) but it does highlight a number of key themes, movements, and people, and raises critical issues for all who seek to ponder how the Gospel has affected the world’s most populous nation. continued »
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