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The Nestorian Monument Of Hsi-An Fu In Shen-Hsi, China (1888)

The Nestorian Monument Of Hsi-An Fu In Shen-Hsi, China (1888)

Legge, James

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ISBN10: 1120908175
ISBN13: 9781120908179
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jan 29 2010
Pages: 74
Weight: 0.24
Height: 0.15 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Nestorian Monument of Hsi-An Fu in Shen-Hsi, China is a historical book written by James Legge in 1888. The book is a detailed account of the Nestorian Monument, which is a stone tablet that was discovered in China and is believed to have been erected in the 8th century. The monument is inscribed with Christian teachings in both Chinese and Syriac languages, and provides valuable information about the spread of Christianity in China during the Tang dynasty. Legge's book provides an in-depth analysis of the monument, including its history, significance, and contents. He also explores the Nestorian Church, which was a branch of Christianity that originated in Syria and spread throughout Asia. The book includes translations of the inscriptions on the monument, as well as commentary on their meaning and significance. Overall, The Nestorian Monument of Hsi-An Fu in Shen-Hsi, China is an important historical document that sheds light on the early history of Christianity in China. Legge's detailed analysis and translations make this book a valuable resource for scholars and anyone interested in the history of religion in China.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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