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Saving the nation : Chinese protestant elites and the quest to build a new China, 1922-1952 /

While Protestant Christians made up only a small percentage of China's overall population during the Republican period, they were heavily represented among the urban elite. Chinese Protestant elites adapted both the social message and practice of Christianity so that they were better able to co...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Reilly, Thomas H., 1954- (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Oxford University Press, 2020.
Subjects:
Protestants > China > History > 20th century.
Protestantism > Social aspects > China > History > 20th century.
Protestantism > Political aspects > China > History > 20th century.
Protestants > Chine > Histoire > 20e siècle.
Protestantisme > Aspect social > Chine > Histoire > 20e siècle.
Protestantisme > Aspect politique > Chine > Histoire > 20e siècle.
Asia.
HISTORY.
China.
19th Century.
Modern.
20th Century.
Protestantism > Political aspects
Protestants
China
1900-1999
Electronic books.
History
Informational works.
Documents d'information.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:While Protestant Christians made up only a small percentage of China's overall population during the Republican period, they were heavily represented among the urban elite. Chinese Protestant elites adapted both the social message and practice of Christianity so that they were better able to contribute to the building of a New China. 'Saving the Nation' recounts the history of the Protestant elite and their struggle to strengthen and renew their nation.
Item Description:Also issued in print: 2020.
Physical Description:1 online resource : illustrations (black and white, and colour).
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780190929534
0190929537