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China and Ourselves in 2008
The rise of China and reaction of the U.S. government and Pentagon serve as a virtual window into the emerging world of the 21st century. In short, we can no longer look at China (or any other country for that matter) in isolation of the rest of our globalized world. People of good will must work for the welfare of all, for in their welfare we will find ours. Whether we survive or sink, it will be together. by: Franklin J. Woo |
Mateer: Microcosm of Protestant Mission Work in China
This paper examines the life and ministry of a former Presbyterian missionary couple to China: Calvin and Julia Mateer. Calivn Wilson Mateer was a graduate of Pittsburgh Theological Seminary and founder of what was to become the first university in Shandong Province. Although he and his wife had no natural children of their own, they 'raised' hundreds of children in the school they supervised. By: Caroline N. Becker |
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On Gospel and Chinese Culture
All religions are embedded in culture. This article shows how "Theological Construction," a top priority among the leaders in the China Christian Council today, can learn from the 17th century Jesuits who honored Chinese traditions, potentiated by the Christian gospel as salt and leaven. by: Franklin J. Woo |
Toward a Nuanced View of the Protestant Christian Community in China
Veteran linguist, Chinese scholar and PC(USA) mission co-worker Don Snow provdies this excellent description of the Protestant Church in China. He helps his readers understand how the church in China does not fit into neatly packaged boxes of simple black and white categories. This article is a must read for all. |
