Christian social activism and rule of law in Chinese societies
The historical analysis, theological reflections, and sociological observations found in the chapters of Christian Social Activism and Rule of Law in Chinese Societies reveal the vibrant influence of Christian individuals and groups on social, political, and legal activism in mainland China, Taiwan,...
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| Format: | Electronic Book |
| Language: | English |
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Bethlehem
Lehigh University Press
2021
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| In: | Year: 2021 |
| Reviews: | [Rezension von: Christian social activism and rule of law in Chinese societies] (2022) (Law, Easten)
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| Series/Journal: | Studies in Christianity in China
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| Further subjects: | B
Church and social problems--China
B Electronic books |
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| Parallel Edition: | Erscheint auch als: 9781611463231 |
| Summary: | The historical analysis, theological reflections, and sociological observations found in the chapters of Christian Social Activism and Rule of Law in Chinese Societies reveal the vibrant influence of Christian individuals and groups on social, political, and legal activism in mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and diasporic communities. Cover -- Half Title -- Series Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Preface -- Chapter 1: A Historical Overview of Chinese Christian Activism: Institutional Change toward Democracy -- Christians in the Founding of the Republic of China -- Christians in the New Republic and the Campaign for Religious Freedom in the Constitution -- Christians in the Democratization of Taiwan -- Ongoing Christian Activism in Hong Kong -- Chinese Christian Activism in the PRC and Exile -- Conclusion -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Part I: Chinese Christian Activism in the Republic of China on Taiwan -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Chapter 2: Taiwan under Martial Law and Presbyterian Responses -- Introduction -- Martial Law and the Christian Condition -- Exile, Imprisonment, and Assassination -- Indigenous Growth and Development -- PCT as a Gateway -- A PCT Theology? A PCT Public Witness? -- Conclusions -- Author's NOTE -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Chapter 3: To Unite as One Body: The Presbyterians and Changing Identities in Taiwan -- Introduction -- Chinese or Taiwanese? -- The Church as the Promoter of a New Identity -- New and Independent Taiwan -- Recent Developments -- Conclusion -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Part II: Chinese Christian Activism in Hong Kong -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Chapter 4: Religious Discourse, Social Participation, and Identity Construction of Hong Kong Protestant Christians from 1970 to 1997: An Analysis of Three Oral Histories -- Introduction -- Christian Social Participation and Church-State Relations in Colonial Hong Kong from 1970 to 1997 -- Social Participation and Identity Construction of Hong Kong Christians in Colonial Hong Kong -- Kwok Nai Wang: Leader and Crystallizer -- Lau Chin Shek: Labor Activist and Legislator -- Chan Cho Wai Joseph: Apologist and Intellectual for Democratic Development -- Concluding Remarks -- Notes. |
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| ISBN: | 1611463246 |