A Brief History of the Catholic Church in China

Author: Yan Kejia
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Publish Date: 2001-04-01
Features: This book introduces the development history of Catholicism in China with rich and substantial materials, analyzes the activities of Western missionaries in different historical periods, elaborates on the attitude of the Chinese government and people towards Catholicism, as well as the self-development process of Chinese Catholicism. It also introduces the rapid growth of Catholicism and the frequent incidents of conflicts after 1840 under the protection of unequal treaties. After the founding of New China, Chinese Catholicism embarked on the path of independence and self-management, opening a new chapter for Chinese Catholicism.