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Glen L. Thompson, "Jingjiao: The Earliest Christian Church in China" (Eerdmans, 2024)

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Christianity's Journey in Tang China

This chapter explores the introduction and historical context of Christianity during the Tang dynasty in China, highlighting the arrival of missionaries and their interactions with the imperial court. It also examines the challenges faced by Christianity, including competition from Buddhism and an imperial decree in 845 that restricted foreign religions, while noting the subsequent resurgence of the faith in northwestern cities and along the Silk Road.

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