Chinese face of Jesus Christ, The
Book Description
This scholarly exploration examines how Jesus Christ has been understood, depicted, and interpreted within Chinese culture across more than a millennium of history. Drawing from the Tang dynasty through contemporary times, Roman Malek presents a multifaceted investigation that weaves together religious studies, historical analysis, theological reflection, and artistic expression.
The work reveals how different cultures encounter and reshape spiritual figures according to their own traditions and worldviews. Through examining both Western missionary efforts and indigenous Chinese responses, readers discover how the figure of Jesus has been reimagined and reinterpreted within a distinctly Chinese context. This cultural translation process offers profound insights into how spiritual teachings cross boundaries and take root in new soil.
The study encompasses various approaches to understanding this cross-cultural spiritual encounter, including artistic representations that attempt to visualize Jesus through Chinese aesthetic sensibilities. By examining both written texts and visual imagery, the book illuminates how religious ideas transform when they meet different cultural frameworks.
For those interested in interfaith dialogue, cultural spirituality, or the universal human search for meaning, this work provides a unique window into how sacred figures transcend their original contexts. The research demonstrates how spiritual wisdom adapts and evolves while maintaining its essential message, offering readers a deeper appreciation for the diverse ways humans connect with the divine across cultures and centuries.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Short (< 200 pages) (~1 hours)
📄 Length: 23 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Christianity and culture
- ✓ Explore Church history
- ✓ Explore Art
- ✓ Explore History
- ✓ Explore Buddhist interpretations
- ✓ Explore Relations
- ✓ Explore Christianity and other religions
- ✓ Explore Person and offices
