Opis: Christian Literature and the Reform Movement in China - China Christian Literature Society for

Excerpt from Christian Literature and the Reform Movement in China: A Brief Resume of the Story of the Christian Literature Society for China

Its object and method.

The multiplication of societies and agencies is a common ground of complaint, and good reasons must be forthcoming on the part of each new claimant for sympathy and support. The Christian Literature Society for China is confident that the principles upon which it works, and the results which have followed its efforts, will commend themselves to all who are interested in the welfare of that great Empire, "The Enlightened Kingdom," as it delights to call itself, on whose behalf it labours.

The object of the Christian Literature Society for China is "to promote Christianity among the Chinese," and the special means which it employs is the distribution of suitable literature, either definitely Christian in character, or based on Christian principles, with a view to augmenting the other missionary agencies, evangelistic, educational, medical, etc.

The advantages of this special method require no apology. The great religions of ancient China were propagated by means of literature, and by this means also they are maintained. Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism employ no evangelists, but depend almost entirely upon the books which explain their tenets and enforce their ethics.

The literary method is, therefore, the most natural, whilst it is at the same time the most expeditious and inexpensive agency which is available; and one which is least offensive to Chinese susceptibilities.

Early neglect of Literature in Missionary operations.

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Szczegóły: Christian Literature and the Reform Movement in China - China Christian Literature Society for

Nazwa: Christian Literature and the Reform Movement in China A Brief Resume of the Story of the Christian Literature Society for China (Classic Reprint)
Autor: China Christian Literature Society for
Wydawnictwo: FB &c Ltd
Kod paskowy: 9781330174968
Języki: angielski
Ilość stron: 28
Format: 15.2x22.9cm
Oprawa: Miękka

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