Did Christianity reach China in the Han dynasty?

Did Christianity reach China in the Han dynasty? It is well documented that Christianity took root in China during the Tang dynasty (Ferreira 2004). The Syrian mission led by Alopen is well known. It is reasonable to assume, in the light of the sophistication and success of the Syrian mission, that...

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Main Author: Ferreira, Johan (Author)
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Language:English
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Published: ATESEA 2007
In: Asia journal of theology
Year: 2007, Volume: 21, Issue: 1, Pages: 124-134
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B China / Christianity / History 86-220
IxTheo Classification:KAB Church history 30-500; early Christianity
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