Tag: Books

Resource Corner

Further Reading and Listening on the Diaspora and Missions

Get more context for the Chinese diaspora experience with our list of podcasts, recorded lectures, websites, and reading material.

Book Reviews

China’s Vision for the World

The World According to China looks at the broader policy decisions made by the Chinese government within the context of Xi’s call for the “great rejuvenation of the Chinese state.” The author details how Xi “envisions a China that has regained centrality” in a global world.

Book Reviews

Encountering China

A Book Review

Cook reviews this recent volume about the first half of Timothy Richard’s career and evaluates the book’s content and approach.

Book Reviews

In Drawing Plain People, He Draws the Face of God

A Book Review

Using a conversation format, the life experiences and oil painting of Yang Feiyun, head of the Chinese Academy of Oil Painting, are explored. 

Book Reviews

When a Celebrity Pastor Falls, Will There Be Apostates?

A Book Review

This novel, in Chinese, is based on the life of Watchman Nee. It looks at his complex relationships as well as his thinking and that of those around him.

Book Reviews

Red, Black, and Gray

Mapping Religion in China

This atlas provides a detailed examination of the religious landscape in China. In addition to its helpful maps, it includes detailed descriptions and analysis along with photographs depicting the religious life of China.

Book Reviews

Teaching with Christian Values

After reviewing each of the three parts of this book, Ms. Jones suggests that while it would be beneficial for anyone, this book will be especially useful for people heading to a foreign country to teach and for those preparing them for this.

Book Reviews

Be Amazed, Encouraged, and Challenged for Under $10

A Book Review

This concise volume on the life of Morrison challenges with the description of the difficulties he overcame and the prolific amount of translation work he achieved.

Resource Corner

Obtaining a Chinese Bible

Means of obtaining Bibles in Chinese, both inside and outside of mainland China, as well as via the Internet, are provided.

Book Reviews

Invisible Planets

Further Reflections

Contextualization and worldview are partners. Chinese science fiction allows us to see Chinese worldviews that are often not easily observed in everyday life.