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Subject(s)

• Christianity—China [Browse]
• Religion and sociology [Browse]

Summary note

Constructing China’s Jerusalem: Christians, Power, and Place in Contemporary Wenzhou by Nanlai Cao explores the intersection of Christianity and modernity in Wenzhou, China. The book examines how the city has become a hub for Christian growth and influence, often referred to as 'China's Jerusalem.' It delves into the dynamics of religious practice, economic power, and urban development, highlighting the role of local entrepreneurs in shaping the religious landscape. The author provides insights into the socio-political context of religious expansion and its implications for both local and global Christianity. This work is aimed at scholars of religion, sociology, and Chinese studies, offering a detailed account of the unique religious environment in Wenzhou.

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Contents

• Intro
• 目 錄
• 插圖目錄
• 中文版序：一個日常宗教的視角
• 鳴 謝
• 1. 導言：將基督教和資本主義放回地域框架
• 2.「老闆基督徒」的興起及其與國家政權的關係
• 3. 有關禮儀、道德和現代性：國際化渴望與基督徒身份重建
• 4. 基督教復興的「溫州模式」及其中的宗教商業
• 5. 性別化的能動性、性別等級以及宗教身份的塑造
• 6. 皈依都市公民身份：民工對溫州基督教的參與
• 7. 結論：宗教復興作為現代性道德話語
• 註 釋
• 參考文獻.

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ISBN

• 9789888268146
• 9888268147

OCLC

950463563

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