Christianity in China during the Period of Transition: A Case Study of Christianity in Zhejiang

Author: Chen Cunfu
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Publish Date: 2005-12-01
Features: The author of this book takes the Christian and Catholic churches in Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, and the western part of Zhejiang as typical cases. Through questionnaire surveys, he provides a detailed introduction to the new characteristics and trends of Christianity in China under the socialist market economy, as well as the new challenges it faces in its development. The book also conducts horizontal and vertical analyses of rural Christianity in contemporary China amid urbanization and secularization trends, with a focus on the special impact of the "transitional period" on Christianity. This work holds practical significance and reference value for relevant departments of the Party and government to grasp religious dynamics, understand religious changes, and adjust religious policies. The book introduces field research and data analysis methods into the study of Chinese Christianity, breaking away from the conventional approach of discussing classics and theories in isolation. It serves as a reference for religious researchers and also provides a platform for ordinary readers to understand contemporary Chinese Christianity.