Syriac Christians in Tang China

Name: Syriac Christians in Tang China
Brand: Lit Verlag
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By Alexis Balmont

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Christianity reached China through Syriac Christians centuries before Catholic missions began. Seven Chinese texts (from the 7th to 10th century) reveal this fascinating episode through apologetic works, mystical dialogues and liturgical prayers that incorporate Buddhist, Taoist and Confucian terminology, showing Christianity's creative encounter with Chinese culture. This volume presents them in bilingual editions; annotated and commented, with introductions. The first English critical edition since 1951 is essential for scholars in theology, Church history, sinology and comparative religion.
Alexis Balmont is a theologian and sinologist with dual PhDs in Chinese and Patristic Studies. He has been living in China since 2019.

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Binding:: Paperback
Number of Pages:: 290
Release Date:: 2025-11-28
Publication Date:: 2025-10-01
Publisher:: Lit Verlag
Languages:: Original: English
ISBN10:: 3643918631
ISBN13:: 9783643918635
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:: [email protected]
Weight:: 520 g
Height:: 162 cm
Width:: 234 cm
Thickness:: 19 cm

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