Explaining Sin in a Chinese Context

The biblical doctrine of sin is crucial to the Christian faith. Many Chinese people misunderstand what sin means because zui, the primary Chinese word used to translate the English word sin means to violate the country's laws, addressing only the forensic aspect of the biblical teaching on sin....

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Main Author: Strand, Mark (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage 2000
In: Missiology
Year: 2000, Volume: 28, Issue: 4, Pages: 427-441
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