Political Theology in Chinese Society (Transforming Political Theologies)
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- Synopsis
- This book provides an itinerary for studying political theology in Chinese society, including mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. It explores the changing role of religion in Chinese history, from the rise of Buddhism alongside Confucianism and Daoism, through the arrival of Christianity and Islam, to the suppression of religion under communism. Since the reform and opening period beginning in 1978, China has experienced a resurgence of religiosity, with powerful societal implications. Governing authorities have sought to regulate religious practice in line with their governing system. Political theology in Chinese society is very much in flux and the chapters in this volume provide an array of windows through which to view the evolving reality. They include historical approaches and descriptive analyses, with an interdisciplinary and international range of perspectives by contributors based in and outside China. The book will be of particular interest to scholars of theology, religious studies, and contemporary China studies.
- Copyright:
- 2024
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- ISBN-13:
- 9781040032749
- Related ISBNs:
- 9781032446585, 9781040032688, 9781003380177
- Publisher:
- Taylor & Francis
- Date of Addition:
- 06/03/24
- Copyrighted By:
- selection and editorial matter, Joshua Mauldin individual chapters, the contributors, The right of Joshua Mauldin to be identified as the author of the editorial material, and of the authors for their individual chapters, has been asserted in accordance wi
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Religion and Spirituality
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- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.
- Edited by:
- Joshua Mauldin