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Handbook of Christianity in China : Volume One: 635 - 1800 / Nicolas Standaert. - 1 online resource. - Handbook of Oriental Studies. Section 4 China Brill's Companions to Asian Studies Online I, ISBN: 9789004389212 . - Handbook of Oriental Studies. Section 4 China. Brill's Companions to Asian Studies Online I, ISBN: 9789004389212. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Preliminary Material / Tang / Yuan / Late Ming - Mid Qing / Contributions Arranged by Author / Detailed Table of Contents / Index of Persons (Tang, Yuan, Ming/Qjng) / Index of Chinese and Manchu Books / Index of Subjects / Index of Authors (Modern) / Nicolas Standaert -- Nicolas Standaert -- Nicolas Standaert -- Nicolas Standaert -- Nicolas Standaert -- Nicolas Standaert -- Nicolas Standaert -- Nicolas Standaert -- Nicolas Standaert -- Nicolas Standaert.

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Who were the main actors in propagating Christianity in China? Where did Christian communities settle? What discussions were held in China, concerning Christianity? These, and many other, questions are answered in this reference work, which is divided in a systematic part and analytical articles. This handbook represents a true reference guide to the reception of Christianity in pre-1800 China. It presents to the reader, in comprehensive fashion, all current knowledge of Christianity in China, and guides him through the main Chinese and Western sources, bibliographies and archives. The scope of the volume is broad and covers a wide range of topics, such as theology, philosophy, astronomy, mathematics, medicine, cannon, botany, art, music, and more.

ISBN: 9789004391857

Standard No.: 10.1163/9789004391857 DOI

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Missions--China--History.
Église--Chine--Histoire.
Chrétiens--Chine.
Missions.
Religion.
Christendom.

LC Class. No.: BR1285

Dewey Class. No.: 275.1