Articles from 2002
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Book Reviews
A Parable for the New Century
Witnesses to Power, Stories of God’s Quiet Work in a Changing China by Tetsunao Yamamori and Kim-Kwong Chan,
A review by Joshua Snyder
Supporting Article
Understanding China’s Intellectuals
Lessons from History
Cross-cultural workers in China service are increasingly aware of the strategic importance of reaching China’s urban intellectuals. Some of these intellectuals, often (mis)named “Cultural Christians,” have taken up Christian thought as a subject for serious academic study. At the same time, these are exciting, confusing days. China is stepping onto the international scene as a member of the WTO. She is searching for new ideas and values. What can the history of China, and the history of Christian missions in China, teach us as we seek to understand China’s intellectuals?
Book Reviews
Building a Nation
Fuzhou Protestants and the Making of a Modern China 1857-1927 by Ryan Dunch.
Reviewed by Jason Kindopp
Peoples of China
Why We Must Not Forget the Past
Lessons from the past on reaching China's minorities
Supporting Article
Sweet and Sour Lessons from Chinese History
Essential lessons from history for today's cross-cultural workers.
View From the Wall
Beyond the Shadow of History
How can China's history be used to shape the future?
Lead Article
Seeing China through the Lenses of History
The people of China view current events through two historical lenses.