Christian Souls and Chinese Spirits
Author | : Nicole Constable |
Publisher | : Univ of California Press |
Total Pages | : 266 |
Release | : 1994-01-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 0520083849 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780520083844 |
Rating | : 4/5 (844 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Christian Souls and Chinese Spirits by : Nicole Constable
Download or read book Christian Souls and Chinese Spirits written by Nicole Constable and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 1994-01-01 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How do the people of a village that is both Chinese and Christian reconcile their religious and ethnic identities? Established at the turn of the century by Hakka Christians seeking to escape hardship and discrimination in China, Shung Him Tong was built as an "ideal" Chinese and Christian village. Despite accusations to the contrary, these villagers maintain that while they are Christian, they are still Chinese. Photos. Maps.