History Influencing the Present
Inside the Issue
Discovering “His Story” in China
The editor's point of view ...
Sweet and Sour Lessons from Chinese History
Essential lessons from history for today's cross-cultural workers.
Understanding China’s Intellectuals
Cross-cultural workers in China service are increasingly aware of the strategic importance of reaching China’s urban intellectuals. Some of these intellectuals, often (mis)named “Cultural Christians,” have taken up Christian thought as a subject for serious academic study. At the same time, these are exciting, confusing days. China is stepping onto the international scene as a member of the WTO. She is searching for new ideas and values. What can the history of China, and the history of Christian missions in China, teach us as we seek to understand China’s intellectuals?
Beyond the Shadow of History
How can China's history be used to shape the future?
Why We Must Not Forget the Past
Lessons from the past on reaching China's minorities
Building a Nation
Fuzhou Protestants and the Making of a Modern China 1857-1927 by Ryan Dunch.
Reviewed by Jason Kindopp
Seeing China through the Lenses of History
The people of China view current events through two historical lenses.
Operation China
Paul Hattaway's Operation China now on CD-ROM for Windows/Mac.