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Chinese Altars To The Unknown God: An Account Of The Religions Of China And The Reactions To Them Of Christian Missions

Chinese Altars To The Unknown God: An Account Of The Religions Of China And The Reactions To Them Of Christian Missions

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PhilosophyComparative ReligionChinese History

ISBN10: 1436678307
ISBN13: 9781436678308
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 13 2008
Pages: 156
Weight: 0.88
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Chinese Altars to the Unknown God is a comprehensive account of the religious beliefs and practices in China, and the reactions of Christian missions towards them. Written by John C. De Korne, the book explores the history, culture, and traditions of the Chinese people, and how these have influenced their religious practices. The author delves into the various belief systems in China, including Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism, and folk religions. He also discusses the challenges faced by Christian missionaries in their attempts to convert the Chinese people to Christianity, and the ways in which they adapted their message to fit the local culture. The book provides a detailed analysis of the religious landscape in China and sheds light on the complex interactions between different religious traditions in the country. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of China, as well as the role of religion in shaping societies and communities.An Account Of The Religions Of China And The Reactions To Them Of Christian Missions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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