Christianity and social engagement in China

"How does Christianity continue to experience growth in an increasingly authoritarian political system that enforces strict regulations on religion? How are ordinary Christians affected by social and political changes in the country, and how do they make their influence felt in wider society? T...

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Authors: Lim, Francis Khek Gee (Author) ; Sng, Bee Bee (Author)
Tipo de documento: Print Livro
Idioma:Inglês
Serviço de pedido Subito: Pedir agora.
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WorldCat: WorldCat
Interlibrary Loan:Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany)
Publicado em: London New York Routledge 2021
Em: Routledge religion in contemporary Asia series (10)
Ano: 2021
Coletânea / Revista:Routledge religion in contemporary Asia series 10
(Cadeias de) Palavra- chave padrão:B China / Cristianismo / Engajamento social
Outras palavras-chave:B Christians Political activity (China)
B Christianity and politics (China) History
B Church and state (China) History
B China Church history
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Resumo:"How does Christianity continue to experience growth in an increasingly authoritarian political system that enforces strict regulations on religion? How are ordinary Christians affected by social and political changes in the country, and how do they make their influence felt in wider society? Taking Chinese Christians' experience as a case study, Lim and Sng examine the possibilities and limitations of Christian engagement in society under an authoritarian regime. They look especially at efforts by religious individuals and groups who are seeking to address social issues by engaging in unobtrusive and non-antagonistic activities that interact with controlling state institutions. Their emphasis is on everyday lived religion, analysing how Christians express their faith in their everyday activity and not only in spaces demarcated as within the religious domain. A valuable reference for scholars and students looking to understand religion in relation to politics, culture and everyday life in rapidly modernising East Asian societies, and particularly in China"--
Descrição do item:Includes bibliographical references and index
Descrição Física:ix, 134 Seiten
ISBN:978-0-367-43922-4