China Christianity in the Period of Transformation

Author: Chen Cunfu
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Publish Date: 2005-12-01
Features: The author of this book takes the Christian and Catholic communities in Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, and the western part of Zhejiang as typical case studies. Through questionnaires, he provides a detailed introduction to the new characteristics and trends of Chinese Christianity 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 contemporary rural Christianity amid urbanization and secularization trends, with a focus on the special impact of the transformation period on Chinese Christianity. This work offers timely insights for the Communist Party of China and relevant government departments to understand religious dynamics, track changes, and adjust religious policies, making it of significant practical relevance and reference value. 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 both a reference for religious scholars and a platform for general readers to understand contemporary Chinese Christianity.