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Following its introduction to Korea in the late nineteenth century, Protestantism grew rapidly both in numbers of followers and in influence, and remained a dominating social and political force throughout the twentieth century. This book charts this stunning growth and examines the shifting political associations of Korean Protestantism.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments
Introduction

Part 1. Protestantism in Korea: A Social History
1. The Growth of Protestantism: History and Meaning
2. The Theological Orientation of the Protestant Church: Its Formation and Transformation
3. The Korean Protestant Church as a Social Institution

Part 2. Protestant Christians and Politics
4. The Protestant Church and Early Nationalist Politics, 1880-1919
5. Protestant Christians and the Late Nationalist Movement, 1919-1945
6. The Protestant Church under Foreign Occupation, 1945-1948
7. Protestant Christians and South Korean Politics, 1948-1980s

Conclusion
Notes
Bibliography
Index

Protestantism and Politics in Korea

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      Publisher University of Washington Press
      Published 14 July 2009
      ISBN-13 9780295989303
      978-0295989303
      ISBN-10 0295989300
      Also in:
      Protestantism and Protestant Churches

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Following its introduction to Korea in the late nineteenth century, Protestantism grew rapidly both in numbers of followers and in influence, and remained a dominating social and political force throughout the twentieth century. This book charts this stunning growth and examines the shifting political associations of Korean Protestantism.

      Table of Contents

      Acknowledgments
      Introduction

      Part 1. Protestantism in Korea: A Social History
      1. The Growth of Protestantism: History and Meaning
      2. The Theological Orientation of the Protestant Church: Its Formation and Transformation
      3. The Korean Protestant Church as a Social Institution

      Part 2. Protestant Christians and Politics
      4. The Protestant Church and Early Nationalist Politics, 1880-1919
      5. Protestant Christians and the Late Nationalist Movement, 1919-1945
      6. The Protestant Church under Foreign Occupation, 1945-1948
      7. Protestant Christians and South Korean Politics, 1948-1980s

      Conclusion
      Notes
      Bibliography
      Index

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