Following the prohibition of missionary activity after 1724, China's Christians were effectively cut off from all foreign theological guidance. The ensuing isol

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The second volume on Christianity in China covers the period from 1800 to the present day, dealing with the complexities of both Catholic and Protestant aspects

While inquiries into early encounters between East Asia and the West have traditionally focused on successful interactions, this collection inquires into the ma

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