The Perplexing Journey of Hu Ruowang (The Story of Chinese Catholics in France in the 18th Century)

Author: (American) Jonathan Spence, translated by Lü Yuxin
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Publishing Date: 2006-02-01
Features: This book records the miraculous life experiences of a Chinese Catholic named Hu Ruowang in France in the 18th century in the form of a diary, supplemented by historical accounts of early cultural, religious, and exchanges between China and the West. The vast differences between Eastern and Western cultures made this Chinese man's journey to France full of hardships and twists, his soul enduring immense torment, ultimately leading him to be admitted to a mental asylum. The book recreates the extraordinary encounter of Hu Ruowang from over 200 years ago and attempts to provide historical and cultural explanations for his doubts.