China And The Gospel (1870)

By William Muirhead

Book Overview

""China and the Gospel"" is a historical book written by William Muirhead in 1870. The book provides a detailed account of the history of Christianity in China, starting from the arrival of the first Christian missionaries in the country in the 7th century. The author discusses the various challenges faced by the Christian missionaries in China, including the language barrier, cultural differences, and political resistance.Muirhead also provides insight into the different Christian denominations that have worked in China, including the Catholic Church, Protestantism, and the Orthodox Church. The book delves into the impact of Christianity on Chinese society and culture, including the establishment of schools, hospitals, and orphanages.The author also explores the role of Chinese converts in spreading the Gospel throughout the country, and the challenges they faced in doing so. Muirhead provides a balanced view of the relationship between Christianity and Chinese culture, acknowledging both the positive and negative aspects of the interaction.Overall, ""China and the Gospel"" offers a comprehensive and insightful account of the history of Christianity in China, and its impact on Chinese society and culture. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christianity, Chinese history, or the intersection of religion and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164603043
• ISBN13: 9781164603047
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 318 Pages
• Weight: 0.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"