Although Christianity has been a minority religion in Chinese societies, Christians have played catalytic roles in social activism for democracy and establishing rule of law in Chinese societies. The historical analysis, theological reflections, and sociological observations found in the chapters of Christian Social Activism and the Rule of Law in Chinese Societies reveal the vibrant influence of Christian individuals and groups on social, political, and legal activism in mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and diasporic communities. Situating the activism narrative in a larger context, this volume examines the dynamics of Christianity-inspired activism and its contributions to democratization and rule of law in Greater China in a fresh light.
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CONTRIBUTORS: Christian Social Activism and Rule of Law in Chinese Societies
EAN: 9781611463231
COUNTRY: United States
PAGES: 422
WEIGHT: 753 g
HEIGHT: 228 cm
PUBLISHED BY: Lehigh University Press
DATE PUBLISHED: 2021-06-10
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GENRE: HISTORY / Asia / China, RELIGION / Christian Ministry / Missions, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Social Work
WIDTH: 160 cm
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Book Themes:
China, Social work, Asian history, Christianity, Religious mission and Religious Conversion
The vastly outsized role of Christians in Chinese political and social activism has presented a persistent puzzle. This timely volume provides the most revealing and wide-ranging answer to date. Highly recommended.
Chris White is assistant director of the Center on Religion and the Global East at Purdue University.Fenggang Yang is professor of Sociology and director of the Center on Religion and the Global East at Purdue University.
