Re-examination of the Nestorianism in the Tang Dynasty

Author: Lin Wushu
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: This book does not comprehensively and systematically discuss the Tang Dynasty's Nestorianism, but instead, based on previous research, proposes its own insights on some controversial issues or misconceptions. The author believes that the spirit of Nestorian missionaries' efforts to spread their faith in Tang Dynasty China and their achievements should be given a realistic evaluation; while their subsequent failure should be analyzed with understanding and sympathy. The author attributes the fundamental reason for the failure of Nestorianism's spread in Tang Dynasty China to the changes in the Tang Dynasty's religious policies. The author of this book re-examines and re-interprets the traditional Nestorian materials often used in academia, particularly focusing on identifying forgeries and seeking the truth. Corrections are proposed for those who have been misunderstood, and debates are conducted on counterfeit and suspicious items. The author suggests that the use of traditional Tang Dynasty Nestorian materials should be more cautious to prevent the spread of misinformation.