A Reader in Chinese Theology

IntroductionPart One: Traditional China1 Tablet Eulogizing the Propagation of the Illustrious Religion in China, by Jing Jing2 True Meaning of the Lord of Heaven, by Matteo Ricci3 Treatise on Supplanting Doubts, by Yang Tingyun4 A Brief Explanation of the Hanging Picture of the Creator & Memorial Statement: On How to Judge the Teachings, by Xu Gaungqi5 Introductory Summary to the First Collection of Works on Heavenly Studies & Reading the "Jingjiao Stele," by Li Zhizao6 Ultimate Discourse on Fearing God and Loving Others, by Wang Zheng7 Good Words to Admonish the Age, by Liang Fa8 Teachings on the Origin of the Way, by Hong XiuquanPart Two: Revolutionary and Nationalist China9 Letter to the Pope, Requesting the Establishment of a Chinese Academy, by Ma Xiangbo10 Systematic Theology: Revealed Theology, by Jia Yuming11 The Indigenous Church, by Zhao Zichen (T. C. Chao)12 The Bride of Christ, by Wang Mingdao13 The Way of Salvation: The Judgment at Golgotha, by Ni Tuosheng (Watchman Nee)14 How Catholicism Resolves Social Issues, by Xu Zongze (P. Joseph Zi, S.J.)15 The Renewal of Christianity and the Revival of the Chinese Nation, by Wu Leichuan16 Christianity and Materialism: Confessions of a Christian, by Wu Yaozong (Y. T. Wu)17 "Mortification," from The Interior Carmel: The Threefold Way of Love, by Wu Jingxiong (John C. H. Wu)18 The Logos Discourse in St. John's Gospel, by Luo Zhenfang19 The Cosmic Christ, by Ding Guangxun (K. H. Ting)20 The Task of Theological Construction for the Chinese Church, by Chen Zemin21 The "Already" and the "Not Yet" & "Unceasing Generation," by Wang Weifan22 How Is Modern Sino-Christian Theology Possible? by Chen CunfuPart Three: Contemporary Theologians and Academics23 On the Construction of a Chinese Feminist Theology, by Gao Shining24 Reflection on the Modes and Significance of Eternal Life, by Zhang Qingxiong25 The Philosophy of Life in Zhuangzi and Ecclesiastes: A Comparison, by Liang Gong26 Inculturation or Contextualization: Interpretation of Christianity in the Context of Chinese Culture, by Yang Huilin27 The "Four Incipient Virtues" in Confucianism and Christian "Original Sin," by Zhao Lin28 My Views on Sino-Christian Theology, by Zhuo Xinping29 Salvation and Wandering, by Liu Xiaofeng30 Causes and Consequences of the Theoretical Systemization of Christianity, by Li Qiuling31 The Frustrations of Yan Mo: The Identity Crisis of an Eighteenth Century Confucian Catholic, by Li Tiangang32 Christian-Confucian Interaction in a Modern Context, by Sun Shangyang33 Mission in the Chinese Church, by Cao Shengjie34 God's Promise and Eschatological Hope, by Gao Ying35 Success through Christ and Failure through Antichrist: A Reflection on the Reformation's Transformative Influence on Chinese Culture, by He Guanghu