| Christian Monks on Chinese Soil: A History of Monastic Missions to China Contributor(s): Nicolini-Zani, Matteo (Author), Senyk, Sophia (Translator), Skudlarek, William (Translator) |
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ISBN: 0814646999 ISBN-13: 9780814646991 Publisher: Liturgical Press OUR PRICE: $37.95 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Monasticism - Religion | Christianity - Catholic - Religion | Christian Ministry - Missions |
| Dewey: 266.009 |
| LCCN: 2016010743 |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6" W x 8.9" (1.20 lbs) 408 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Catholic - Religious Orientation - Christian - Cultural Region - Chinese |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The contribution of monks to the evangelization of lands not yet reached by the preaching of the Gospel has certainly been remarkable. The specific witness that the monastic community gives is of a radical Christian life naturally radiating outward, and thus it is implicitly missionary. The process of inculturation of Christian monasticism in China required a bold spiritual attitude of openness to the future and a willingness to accept the transformation of monastic forms that had been received. In Christian Monks on Chinese Soil, Matteo Nicolini-Zani highlights the willingness of foreign monks to encounter the cultural and spiritual realities of China and the degree of acceptance by the Chinese of the form of monastic life that was presented to them by the missionaries. |
Contributor Bio(s): Nicolini-Zani, Matteo: - Matteo Nicolini-Zani is a monk of the Community of Bose (Italy) and coordinator of the Italian Commission of Monastic Interreligious Dialogue. He holds a Master of Arts Degree in Chinese Language and Literature. His main interest of research is the history of Christianity in China, a topic upon which he published several articles and books. |