Contemporary Christian Church Development: Contemporary Christian Church Series

Author: Zhu Xinping
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: This book provides a systematic analysis and description of the development and current status of Christian churches in 222 countries and regions across six continents in the contemporary world. It includes a historical review of the development of Christian churches and the current distribution of denominations, as well as the "ecumenical movement" of the church since the 20th century and religious dialogue. The book conducts in-depth and detailed research on some key countries and institutions, such as the Vatican Catholic system, the Church of England system, and the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople in the Eastern Orthodox Church, with focused elaboration. Additionally, it dedicates special chapters to exploring "the development of contemporary evangelical churches" and "the transformation and development of the Eastern Orthodox Church in Russia in the 20th century." From a global perspective, the book offers both an overall and macroscopic grasp of contemporary church development while emphasizing detailed descriptions and micro-analyses of important regions and institutions. It also utilizes numerous charts and statistical data to analyze and outline the current status and development trends of the world's Christian churches.