Christian Social Activism and Rule of Law in Chinese Societies

Inbunden, Engelska, 2021

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Beskrivning

Although Christianity has been a minority religion in Chinese societies, Christians have been powerful catalysts of social activism in seeking to establish democracy and rule of law in mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and diasporic communities. The chapters gathered in this collection reveal the vital influence of Christian individuals and groups on social, political, and legal activism in Chinese societies. Written from a range of disciplinary and geographical perspectives, the chapters develop a coherent narrative of Christian activism that illuminates its specific historical, theological, and cultural contexts. Analyzing campaigns for human rights, universal suffrage, and other political reforms, this volume uncovers the complex dynamics of Christian activism, highlighting its significant contributions to the democratization of Greater China.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2021-06-10
Mått:160 x 228 x 30 mm
Vikt:753 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:422
Förlag:Associated University Presses
ISBN:9781611463231

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Religion: allmänt inom Filosofi och religion
Kristendom inom Filosofi och religion

Mer om författaren

Fenggang Yang is professor of Sociology and director of the Center on Religion and the Global East at Purdue University.Chris White is assistant director of the Center on Religion and the Global East at Purdue University.

Recensioner i media

The vastly outsized role of Christians in Chinese political and social activism has presented a persistent puzzle. This timely volume provides the most revealing and wide-ranging answer to date. Highly recommended.

Innehållsförteckning

Chapter One: A Historical Overview of Chinese Christian Activism: Institutional Change toward Democracy Fenggang Yang and Chris WhiteSection One: Republic of China on TaiwanIntroduction: Chinese Christian Activism in the Republic of China on TaiwanJonathan SeitzChapter Two: Taiwan Under Martial Law and Presbyterian ResponsesJonathan SeitzChapter Three: To Unite as One Body: The Presbyterians and Changing Identities in TaiwanMagdaléna RychetskáSection Two: Hong KongIntroduction: Chinese Christian Activism in Hong KongFenggang Yang and Chris WhiteChapter Four: Religious Discourse, Social Participation, and Identity Construction of Hong Kong Protestant Christians from 1970 to 1997: An Analysis of Three Oral HistoriesWai Luen KwokChapter Five: Contesting for Religious Freedom in China: The Case of Hong Kong Christian Social Activism from 2014 to 2018Fuk-tsang YingChapter Six: Identity Negotiation and Social Activism: Hong Kong Christians during the Umbrella MovementJenny McGi