Darkest before the dawn : a brief history of the rise of Christianity in China / Richard R. Cook.
"The Christian church was always destined to find its way to China. Long before the birth of the church, China existed, coalescing around profound philosophical concepts and powerful cultural symbols. It developed into a dynamic and enduring civilization. In time, Christian missionaries arrived...
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Online Access: | Electronic book from EBSCO |
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Format: | eBook |
Language: | English |
Published: | Eugene, Oregon : Pickwick Publications, 2021. |
Series: | Studies in Chinese christianity.
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Summary: | "The Christian church was always destined to find its way to China. Long before the birth of the church, China existed, coalescing around profound philosophical concepts and powerful cultural symbols. It developed into a dynamic and enduring civilization. In time, Christian missionaries arrived on its shores, driven to bring the gospel to this people. This book starts with the story of that journey: the arrival of the missionaries who planted the seeds of the gospel in Chinese soil. As the seeds sprouted and grew, a new story of a unique and distinct Chinese church began. The epic narrative opens from uncertain beginnings in darkness, passes through intense hardship and years of struggle, and culminates with the triumphal emergence of the Chinese church from the shadows into the light of the global stage."--Publisher. |
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Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xv, 214 pages) |
Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |
ISBN: | 9781725297173 1725297175 |
Access: | Access limited to authorized users. |