| Verschmelzung Der Horizonte: Mozi Und Jesus: Zur Hermeneutik Der Chinesisch-Christlichen Begegnung Nach Wu Leichuan (1869-1944) Contributor(s): Malek, Dr Roman (Author) |
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ISBN: 9004138641 ISBN-13: 9789004138643 Publisher: Brill OUR PRICE: $312.55 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Language: German Published: April 2004 Annotation: This work explores the Christian-Chinese encounter from a non-Confucian perspective, exemplified by the comparison between Jesus and the philosopher Mozi (5th c. B.C.). The investigation is based on the work "Mozi yu Yesu of the Hanlin scholar and convert Wu Leichuan (18691944). The first part gives a biographical sketch and discusses the writings and prolegomena of the Sino-Christian hermeneutics of Wu. Part two describes the social reformer Mozi and his teachings that are interpreted by Wu in a Christian way. Part three presents the life and teachings of Jesus according to Wu as well as his attempts to establish a "Ruist" view of the Christian tradition. Part four is dedicated to the comparison between Mozi and Jesus, with special emphasis on Wu's understanding of religion. The fifth part refers to the defectiveness of the Chinese and Christian traditions and to the necessity of a return to the "true and original Dao." |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Architecture | Interior Design - General - Religion | Christianity - General - Religion | Christian Ministry - Missions |
| Dewey: 261.295 |
| LCCN: 2004045141 |
| Series: Studies in Christian Mission |
| Physical Information: 1.72" H x 9.52" W x 6.56" (2.74 lbs) 630 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This work explores the Christian-Chinese encounter from a non-Confucian perspective, exemplified by the comparison between Jesus and the philosopher Mozi (5th c. B.C.). The investigation is based on the work Mozi yu Yesu of the Hanlin scholar and convert Wu Leichuan (1869-1944). The first part gives a biographical sketch and discusses the writings and prolegomena of the Sino-Christian hermeneutics of Wu. Part two describes the social reformer Mozi and his teachings that are interpreted by Wu in a Christian way. Part three presents the life and teachings of Jesus according to Wu as well as his attempts to establish a "Ruist" view of the Christian tradition. Part four is dedicated to the comparison between Mozi and Jesus, with special emphasis on Wu's understanding of religion. The fifth part refers to the defectiveness of the Chinese and Christian traditions and to the necessity of a return to the "true and original Dao." |