The following is a list of some of the scholarly books related Christianity in China that have appeared in the last fifteen years. Many more could have been included.
How Many Christians Are There in China?
Jonathan Edwards and the Ministry of the Word: A Model of Faith and Thought, by Douglas A. Sweeney, sheds light not only on early American Christianity, but also on the nature of true faith. The author traces Edwards’ life, ministry, and thought, placing him in the context of New England Puritanism and drawing out lessons for us today.
Campaigning for Christ
Campaigning for Christ is a heartening account of high caliber missionary service during a time when Christian mission work was especially difficult. Despite the challenges they faced, the Baehrs worked tirelessly to tell the story of Christ not just in China, but also in Japan, Taiwan and the United States.
Transformations needed now in Chinese Christianity
The Greatest Threat to the Chinese Church (2): Popular Religion
In recent decades, Chinese popular religion – sometimes called folk religion – has staged a massive comeback, especially in the countryside. In a land where religions of all sorts were banned and apparently banished forever during the Great Cultural Revolution (1966 -1976), things have returned to “normal,” with the added presence of Christianity.
The Greatest Threat to the Chinese Church
One of the principal streams of Chinese culture is Confucianism in its many forms and expressions. After reading several chapters on the interplay between Confucianism and Christianity in Christianity and Chinese Culture, I am even more convinced of its pervasive presence not only in Chinese society but in the Chinese church. Allow me to explain.
Book Review: Exiles of Hope
A Call for Comprehensive Change
Inside China’s House Church Network, by Yalin Xin, describes a remarkable movement of believers who were willing to sell all for the pearl of great price, and to sacrifice everything for the Kingdom of God. Guided by the Word of God and empowered by his Spirit, they built a movement that brought millions to saving faith and new life.