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Join us for a discussion of theology as an "idiomatic activity," expressing Christian thought in ways that are natural to a cultural native, looking specifically at key cultural material in Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism.
The Christian theological conversation spans two millennia. Recently, however, more and more scholars have begun to recognize that, in the words of Andrew Walls, "the theological agenda is cultural induced; and the cross-cultural diffusion of Christian faith invariably makes creative theological activity a necessity." What does that look like in practice? Doesn't that lead to syncretism? Can't we just teach a pure gospel?
Chinese Church Voices (CCV) will be pausing, regrouping and be better able to listen.
For those seeking a better understanding of Chinese spirituality, this book provides a collection of insightful snapshots.
The remarkable story of the Philadelphia Orchestra's decades-long relationship with China is told in the documentary film Beethoven in Beijing. See it free until May 14, 2021.
April news from ChinaSource.
Robert Glover’s engaging memoir of how he and his family children came to China from the UK and created the charity Care for Children.
Wayne Ten Harmsel pulls back the shroud of mystery surrounding Chinese registered churches for Western readers. Through interviews with Chinese pastors, evangelists, and lay Christians, he provides a rare view of what it means to live in the shadow of both the government and the well-known house churches.
If you want to be encouraged by what God is doing in the world, I encourage you (and your church or small group) to take advantage of this opportunity.
Four young Christian women with physical disabilities share how they run the Bread of Life Bakery.
“Confucian Shame in Christian Thinking,” recorded webinar now available.
Tales of 18 expats who lived, at least for a time, in the Peking of the early 20th century.