About the book
This book explains the explosive growth of Christianity since its introduction into Korea in the eighteenth century. In no other Asian country has Christianity taken root so strongly.
Author David Chung argues that it was the syncretic tendency of Korean religious culture that provided the context for the successful acceptance of Christianity. Working from the perspective of comparative religions, he explores how Korean society accommodated and assimilated religions of foreign origin, such as Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism, and Christianity through crude equation and subtle identification of these religions with Korean indigenous beliefs. Fundamentally shamanistic, Korean society received and grafted these religions onto its own and made a remarkable tapestry of beliefs, rites, and values into a comprehensive pattern. Syncretism finds this \"religious tapestry\" or internal chemistry working between Korean and Christian worldviews.
Editions of Syncretism
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780791449417
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780791449424
- PDF
- ISBN 9780791490839
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This book explains the explosive growth of Christianity since its introduction into Korea in the eighteenth century. In no other Asian country has Christianity taken root so strongly.
Author David Chung argues that it was the syncretic tendency of Korean religious culture that provided the context for the successful acceptance of Christianity. Working from the perspective of comparative religions, he explores how Korean society accommodated and assimilated religions of foreign origin, such as Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism, and Christianity through crude equation and subtle identification of these religions with Korean indigenous beliefs. Fundamentally shamanistic, Korean society received and grafted these religions onto its own and made a remarkable tapestry of beliefs, rites, and values into a comprehensive pattern. Syncretism finds this \"religious tapestry\" or internal chemistry working between Korean and Christian worldviews.
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What is Syncretism about?
This book explains the explosive growth of Christianity since its introduction into Korea in the eighteenth century. In no other Asian country has Christianity taken root so strongly.
Author David Chung argues that it was the syncretic tendency of Korean religious culture that provided the context for the successful acceptance of Christianity. Working from the perspective of comparative religions, he explores how Korean society accommodated and assimilated religions of foreign origin, such as Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism, and Christianity through crude equation and subtle identification of these religions with Korean indigenous beliefs. Fundamentally shamanistic, Korean society received and grafted these religions onto its own and made a remarkable tapestry of beliefs, rites, and values into a comprehensive pattern. Syncretism finds this \"religious tapestry\" or internal chemistry working between Korean and Christian worldviews.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Syncretism?
Philosophy and Religion > Religion and beliefs > Christianity
Where can I read a sample of Syncretism?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780791449417
How long is Syncretism and how many pages does it have?
Syncretism has 278 page(s)
Is Syncretism part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series SUNY series in Korean Studies
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Syncretism?
David Chung, Kang-nam Oh
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Syncretism is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780791449417) and paperback(ISBN 9780791449424) and pdf(ISBN 9780791490839)
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