THE INFLUENCE OF BAPTIST MISSIONARIES IN QING DYNASTY CHINA: THE CASES OF LOTTIE MOON AND TIMOTHY RICHARD
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10557767Keywords:
Missionaries, Chinese history, Qing Dynasty, Lottie Moon, Timothy Richard, Intercultural relations, Missionary strategies, Cultural interactions, Baptist theology, Pastoral Leadership, Gender Roles, Social Reform, Localization, ModernizationAbstract
The Influence of Baptist Missionaries in Qing Dynasty China: The Cases of Lottie Moon and Timothy Richard.
This study focuses on the missionary strategies of Lottie Moon and Timothy Richard, two representative Baptist missionaries in late Qing China, and the extent to which their strategies are consistent with Baptist theological principles. In the historical context of the 19th century, China faced the gradual expansion of Western powers and major social unrest. Through an in-depth analysis of the experiences of these two missionaries, particularly how they successfully crossed cultural barriers, this study reveals the uniqueness of their strategies and their far-reaching impact. Furthermore, given the significance of religion at the time, this paper also places these missionary activities within a broader historical and cultural context, showing the interplay between religion, society, culture and politics. In summary, this study details the role of Baptist missionaries in late nineteenth-century China and highlights the profound cross-cultural interactions between China and the West that these Baptist missionaries fostered.
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