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Draws together the writings of Chinese theologians for an English-speaking audience, providing a much-needed resource for scholars and general readers. This anthology presents an extensive selection of ecclesial and scholarly theological writings from mainland China and provides explanatory contex.

Table of Contents
  • Introduction
  • Part One: Traditional China
  • 1 Tablet Eulogizing the Propagation of the Illustrious Religion in China, by Jing Jing
  • 2 True Meaning of the Lord of Heaven, by Matteo Ricci
  • 3 Treatise on Supplanting Doubts, by Yang Tingyun
  • 4 A Brief Explanation of the Hanging Picture of the Creator & Memorial Statement: On How to Judge the Teachings, by Xu Gaungqi
  • 5 Introductory Summary to the First Collection of Works on Heavenly Studies & Reading the "Jingjiao Stele," by Li Zhizao
  • 6 Ultimate Discourse on Fearing God and Loving Others, by Wang Zheng
  • 7 Good Words to Admonish the Age, by Liang Fa
  • 8 Teachings on the Origin of the Way, by Hong Xiuquan
  • Part Two: Revolutionary and Nationalist China
  • 9 Letter to the Pope, Requesting the Establishment of a Chinese Academy, by Ma Xiangbo
  • 10 Systematic Theology: Revealed Theology, by Jia Yuming
  • 11 The Indigenous Church, by Zhao Zichen (T. C. Chao)
  • 12 The Bride of Christ, by Wang Mingdao
  • 13 The Way of Salvation: The Judgment at Golgotha, by Ni Tuosheng (Watchman Nee)
  • 14 How Catholicism Resolves Social Issues, by Xu Zongze (P. Joseph Zi, S.J.)
  • 15 The Renewal of Christianity and the Revival of the Chinese Nation, by Wu Leichuan
  • 16 Christianity and Materialism: Confessions of a Christian, by Wu Yaozong (Y. T. Wu)
  • 17 "Mortification," from The Interior Carmel: The Threefold Way of Love, by Wu Jingxiong (John C. H. Wu)
  • 18 The Logos Discourse in St. John's Gospel, by Luo Zhenfang
  • 19 The Cosmic Christ, by Ding Guangxun (K. H. Ting)
  • 20 The Task of Theological Construction for the Chinese Church, by Chen Zemin
  • 21 The "Already" and the "Not Yet" & "Unceasing Generation," by Wang Weifan
  • 22 How Is Modern Sino-Christian Theology Possible? by Chen Cunfu
  • Part Three: Contemporary Theologians and Academics
  • 23 On the Construction of a Chinese Feminist Theology, by Gao Shining
  • 24 Reflection on the Modes and Significance of Eternal Life, by Zhang Qingxiong
  • 25 The Philosophy of Life in Zhuangzi and Ecclesiastes: A Comparison, by Liang Gong
  • 26 Inculturation or Contextualization: Interpretation of Christianity in the Context of Chinese Culture, by Yang Huilin
  • 27 The "Four Incipient Virtues" in Confucianism and Christian "Original Sin," by Zhao Lin
  • 28 My Views on Sino-Christian Theology, by Zhuo Xinping
  • 29 Salvation and Wandering, by Liu Xiaofeng
  • 30 Causes and Consequences of the Theoretical Systemization of Christianity, by Li Qiuling
  • 31 The Frustrations of Yan Mo: The Identity Crisis of an Eighteenth Century Confucian Catholic, by Li Tiangang
  • 32 Christian-Confucian Interaction in a Modern Context, by Sun Shangyang
  • 33 Mission in the Chinese Church, by Cao Shengjie
  • 34 God's Promise and Eschatological Hope, by Gao Ying
  • 35 Success through Christ and Failure through Antichrist: A Reflection on the Reformation's Transformative Influence on Chinese Culture, by He Guanghu

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      Publisher: Baylor University Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 10/30/2022 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9781481312097, 978-1481312097
      ISBN10: 148131209X
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Draws together the writings of Chinese theologians for an English-speaking audience, providing a much-needed resource for scholars and general readers. This anthology presents an extensive selection of ecclesial and scholarly theological writings from mainland China and provides explanatory contex.

      Table of Contents
      • Introduction
      • Part One: Traditional China
      • 1 Tablet Eulogizing the Propagation of the Illustrious Religion in China, by Jing Jing
      • 2 True Meaning of the Lord of Heaven, by Matteo Ricci
      • 3 Treatise on Supplanting Doubts, by Yang Tingyun
      • 4 A Brief Explanation of the Hanging Picture of the Creator & Memorial Statement: On How to Judge the Teachings, by Xu Gaungqi
      • 5 Introductory Summary to the First Collection of Works on Heavenly Studies & Reading the "Jingjiao Stele," by Li Zhizao
      • 6 Ultimate Discourse on Fearing God and Loving Others, by Wang Zheng
      • 7 Good Words to Admonish the Age, by Liang Fa
      • 8 Teachings on the Origin of the Way, by Hong Xiuquan
      • Part Two: Revolutionary and Nationalist China
      • 9 Letter to the Pope, Requesting the Establishment of a Chinese Academy, by Ma Xiangbo
      • 10 Systematic Theology: Revealed Theology, by Jia Yuming
      • 11 The Indigenous Church, by Zhao Zichen (T. C. Chao)
      • 12 The Bride of Christ, by Wang Mingdao
      • 13 The Way of Salvation: The Judgment at Golgotha, by Ni Tuosheng (Watchman Nee)
      • 14 How Catholicism Resolves Social Issues, by Xu Zongze (P. Joseph Zi, S.J.)
      • 15 The Renewal of Christianity and the Revival of the Chinese Nation, by Wu Leichuan
      • 16 Christianity and Materialism: Confessions of a Christian, by Wu Yaozong (Y. T. Wu)
      • 17 "Mortification," from The Interior Carmel: The Threefold Way of Love, by Wu Jingxiong (John C. H. Wu)
      • 18 The Logos Discourse in St. John's Gospel, by Luo Zhenfang
      • 19 The Cosmic Christ, by Ding Guangxun (K. H. Ting)
      • 20 The Task of Theological Construction for the Chinese Church, by Chen Zemin
      • 21 The "Already" and the "Not Yet" & "Unceasing Generation," by Wang Weifan
      • 22 How Is Modern Sino-Christian Theology Possible? by Chen Cunfu
      • Part Three: Contemporary Theologians and Academics
      • 23 On the Construction of a Chinese Feminist Theology, by Gao Shining
      • 24 Reflection on the Modes and Significance of Eternal Life, by Zhang Qingxiong
      • 25 The Philosophy of Life in Zhuangzi and Ecclesiastes: A Comparison, by Liang Gong
      • 26 Inculturation or Contextualization: Interpretation of Christianity in the Context of Chinese Culture, by Yang Huilin
      • 27 The "Four Incipient Virtues" in Confucianism and Christian "Original Sin," by Zhao Lin
      • 28 My Views on Sino-Christian Theology, by Zhuo Xinping
      • 29 Salvation and Wandering, by Liu Xiaofeng
      • 30 Causes and Consequences of the Theoretical Systemization of Christianity, by Li Qiuling
      • 31 The Frustrations of Yan Mo: The Identity Crisis of an Eighteenth Century Confucian Catholic, by Li Tiangang
      • 32 Christian-Confucian Interaction in a Modern Context, by Sun Shangyang
      • 33 Mission in the Chinese Church, by Cao Shengjie
      • 34 God's Promise and Eschatological Hope, by Gao Ying
      • 35 Success through Christ and Failure through Antichrist: A Reflection on the Reformation's Transformative Influence on Chinese Culture, by He Guanghu

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