About the book
Lawrence Kessler uses the Jiangyin mission station in the Shanghai region of China to explore Chinese-American cultural interaction in the first half of the twentieth century. He concludes that the Protestant missionary movement was welcomed by the Chinese not because of the religious message it spread but because of the secular benefits it provided.
Like other missions, the Jiangyin Station, which was sponsored by the First Presbyterian Church of Wilmington, North Carolina, combined evangelism with social welfare programs and enjoyed a respected position within the local community. By 1930, the station supported a hospital and several schools and engaged in anti-opium campaigns and local peacekeeping efforts. In many ways, however, Christianity was a disruptive force in Chinese society, and Kessler examines Chinese ambivalence toward the mission movement, the relationship between missions and imperialism, and Westerners' response to Chinese nationalism. He also addresses the Jiangyin Station’s close ties to, and impact upon, its supporting church in Wilmington.
Editions of The Jiangyin Mission Station
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780807850626
- EBook
- ISBN 9781469647715
- PDF
- ISBN 9798890877871
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Lawrence Kessler uses the Jiangyin mission station in the Shanghai region of China to explore Chinese-American cultural interaction in the first half of the twentieth century. He concludes that the Protestant missionary movement was welcomed by the Chinese not because of the religious message it spread but because of the secular benefits it provided.
Like other missions, the Jiangyin Station, which was sponsored by the First Presbyterian Church of Wilmington, North Carolina, combined evangelism with social welfare programs and enjoyed a respected position within the local community. By 1930, the station supported a hospital and several schools and engaged in anti-opium campaigns and local peacekeeping efforts. In many ways, however, Christianity was a disruptive force in Chinese society, and Kessler examines Chinese ambivalence toward the mission movement, the relationship between missions and imperialism, and Westerners' response to Chinese nationalism. He also addresses the Jiangyin Station’s close ties to, and impact upon, its supporting church in Wilmington.
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What is The Jiangyin Mission Station about?
Lawrence Kessler uses the Jiangyin mission station in the Shanghai region of China to explore Chinese-American cultural interaction in the first half of the twentieth century. He concludes that the Protestant missionary movement was welcomed by the Chinese not because of the religious message it spread but because of the secular benefits it provided.
Like other missions, the Jiangyin Station, which was sponsored by the First Presbyterian Church of Wilmington, North Carolina, combined evangelism with social welfare programs and enjoyed a respected position within the local community. By 1930, the station supported a hospital and several schools and engaged in anti-opium campaigns and local peacekeeping efforts. In many ways, however, Christianity was a disruptive force in Chinese society, and Kessler examines Chinese ambivalence toward the mission movement, the relationship between missions and imperialism, and Westerners' response to Chinese nationalism. He also addresses the Jiangyin Station’s close ties to, and impact upon, its supporting church in Wilmington.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Jiangyin Mission Station?
History and Archaeology > History > Asian history
Where can I read a sample of The Jiangyin Mission Station?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780807850626
How long is The Jiangyin Mission Station and how many pages does it have?
The Jiangyin Mission Station has 228 page(s)
Is The Jiangyin Mission Station part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series The James Sprunt Studies in History and Political Science
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Jiangyin Mission Station?
Lawrence D. Kessler
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The Jiangyin Mission Station is available as paperback(ISBN 9780807850626) and ebook(ISBN 9781469647715) and pdf(ISBN 9798890877871)
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