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Ian Johnson, "The Souls of China: The Return of Religion After Mao" (Pantheon, 2017)

New Books in Islamic Studies

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Navigating Religious Authenticity and Identity in Modern China

This chapter examines the interplay between genuine worship and commercialization in religious practices in China, focusing on temples such as the Lama Temple. It also contrasts the rise of Christianity with the static nature of Islam's ethnic identity, particularly in the context of political issues in regions like Xinjiang.

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