Del 8 i serien Global Pentecostal and Charismatic Studies

"Kingdom-Minded" People

Christian Identity and the Contributions of Chinese Business Christians

Inbunden, Engelska, 2011

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During the early twentieth century in China, a number of key economic leaders converted to Christianity. Whilst strongly influenced by cultural heritage, powerful modernizing forces and tumultuous political changes, the new Christian identity inculcated by Protestant missionaries motivated these entrepreneurs to modify their business practices, improve their social environment and extend the influence of Christianity. Protestant and Catholic sojourners likewise made significant contributions into their adopted communities. With unprecedented economic growth in China today, a fascinating contemporary parallel can be seen, particularly through the influence of Pentecostal, charismatic and evangelical training. Previous research has explored the emergence of the urban Christian élite in modern China. However, this systematic study provides new understanding of how Christian identity motivates Chinese business Christians toward economic, social and religious contribution.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2011-09-20
Mått160 x 240 x 23 mm
Vikt674 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
SerieGlobal Pentecostal and Charismatic Studies
Antal sidor286
FörlagBrill
ISBN9789004204027

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Foreword ... ixPreface ... xiAcknowledgements ... xiiiList of Illustrations ... xvList of Abbreviations ... xixNote on Romanisation ... xxiIntroduction ... 1PART A1. The Rise of the Chinese Christian Merchant Class ... 112. The Making of Chinese Business Christians ... 333. Christian Identity and Social Contribution ... 534. Doing Business as a Christian in Early Twentieth Century China ... 715. Where Eastern Philanthropy and Western Charity Collide ... 1076. Building the Indigenous Church in China ... 133PART B7. A Comparison with Chinese Business Catholics ... 1618. Chinese Business Christians in Early Twentieth Century Australia ... 1859. ‘Kingdom-Minded’ Contemporary Chinese Business Christians ... 213Conclusion ... 239Bibliography ... 245Index ... 273

"Austin is in firm command of the primary and secondary sources, showing clearly how Christian conversion is an undeniable factor, among others, contributing to the development of business Christians in modern China. [...] Those interested in the interface of Christianity with business and entrepreneurship studies especially in the Asian and Australasian contexts will find a wealth of historical and comparative data in this well-written book."Amos Yong in Religious Studies Review