Chewing Pain to Mend the World
Art must not only expose the wound—it must also participate in its healing.
Chinese Christian Art
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Human Tapestry
Creative arts with a kingdom perspective offer an effective, subtle, yet powerful way to introduce gospel values and foster meaningful connections.
Witnessing the Gospel Publicly
In a recent presentation by Daryl Ireland on early twentieth-century Chinese Christian posters, a wealth of insights emerged that illuminate the intersection of faith and culture in China. As Chinese Christians continue to navigate the challenges of their cultural and political environment, the lessons from history can serve as both a warning and an inspiration.
How Christian Posters Shaped Evangelism in China, 1919–1950
The Christian community contributed a third way to imagine national salvation, an equivalent force to the two major political parties, the Nationalists (KMT) and the Communists (CCP)…. Modernist and Fundamentalists… had a common political vision. They both embraced Chinese nationalism and portrayed Christ as the only power that could overcome imperialism.
Public Lecture: Spreading the Gospel
Join us in April for a fascinating lecture on “Christian Posters in the Early 20th Century China.”
Spreading the Gospel: Christian Posters in Early 20th Century China
Posters were the most common visual imagery of Christianity in China from 1919 to 1949. In his lecture, Dr. Daryl Ireland showcased some of his collection of nearly 700 posters from both Protestants and Catholics and discussed how they are changing the way we think about Chinese Christianity.
Showing the Truths of the Gospel, Graphically
Chinese artist Beibei Nie has brought to life the lies that many in Chinese society hear about themselves, about life, and about the Christian faith
Matter & Spirit: A Chinese/American Art Exhibition
Contemporary Christian art on display in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Contemporary Chinese Art and Christianity
Contemporary Chinese Christian artists have grown out of historical relationships between Chinese culture, contemporary art, and Christianity. This article looks as these three factors to help us understand contemporary Chinese Christian art.
Chinese Christians and the Arts
"In this age, saturated with postmodern and post-postmodern cultural symbols, if the church cannot pastor a community of artists with the gospel, then we lose a great opportunity for the gospel to dialogue with the culture."