Soul Perspectives (Christianity and Culture Studies I)

Author: Chen Junwei, Xie Wenyu, Fan Meiyun
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Publish Date: 2006-03-01
Features: The phenomena discussed in this book are closely related to the cultural background of Chinese people. In fact, there is a gap between the soul concept in Chinese cultural traditions and the understanding of the Bible. The book first focuses on the Chinese culture centered around Confucianism, which emphasizes "being a person." On the other hand, it discusses the Christian concept of salvation, which also cannot avoid the important issue of "what is a person," as this understanding deeply influences the lives of Christians. This book is a reference for relevant researchers. The book consists of four parts: Part 1 examines the concept of the soul in the cultural background of Chinese people, primarily exploring the views on the soul from different traditions in Chinese culture such as Taoism, Buddhism, and Confucianism; Part 2 explores the discussions on the soul from various philosophical schools in the history of Western thought; Part 3 and 4 analyze the Christian description of the soul and elaborate on the mutual influence between Christianity and different cultures. This book not only discusses the Christian view of the soul but also prepares for dialogue and exchange with other religions and philosophies. It hopes to present the Christian view of the soul not only for believers but also for everyone, not only for the church but also for society.