The Jesuits from 1579 to 1724 mounted a sustained mission to spread Christianity to China during the reign of the Ming Wanli emperor (1563-1620) to…
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Tag: History of Christianity (Books)
Ancient Christianities
Ancient Christianities: The First Five Hundred Years by Paula Fredriksen (2024) is not an easy read. The book traces the evolution of early Christianity. I…
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Reincarnation and Salvation—Part 1: Reformation
The Dalai Lama, according to Tibetan Buddhist belief, can influence or choose his next rebirth. It is believed he can consciously choose the circumstances, location,…
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King James I of England and VI of Scotland – Part 3
The King James Bible translation came about because the Puritans called for a new translation during the 2nd day of the Hampton Court Conference on…
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The Magi, the Manger, and More Festive Reading Guide
Christmas time, from 24 Dec to 1 Jan, is always a good time to refresh my understanding of Christian theology and history. Here are 6…
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Divisions in Christianity and Conflict between Taoism and Buddhism in China – Part 2
Much hay has been made by the Ukrainian President that he moved Christmas Day to 25 Dec to show that Ukraine is not under the…
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Divisions in Christianity and Conflict between Taoism and Buddhism in China – Part 1
Religious divisions afflict the minds and souls of its believers. It is thus taken seriously by the emperor of the day. As Constantine the Great…
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St. Catherine’s Monastery’s treasure
“You stand on the authority of Scripture, but you cannot determine what was originally written. “ So charged the critics of the Church in the…
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St Catherine’s Monastery, Mount Sinai
St Catherine’s Monastery at Mount Sinai is a sight to behold for all travellers who set their eyes on it for the first time. I…
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By Jonathan D Spence
Jonathan D Spence is a prolific historian of Chinese imperial history. Here are two excellent books by him in my library. Emperor of China is…
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