Episode 156: Glen L Thompson on The Jingjiao and the Earliest Christianity in China
A History of Christian Theology
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Journey Through Early Christianity in China
This chapter chronicles the speaker's academic and pastoral experiences, from their time as a Lutheran pastor in Zambia to studying Greek and Roman history at Columbia University. It delves into the early history of Christianity's expansion into China, focusing on the role of the Syriac Church while exploring the challenges it faced. Additionally, the chapter addresses the significance of accurate terminology in understanding historical identities, particularly the implications of the term 'Nestorian' for contemporary Chinese Christians.
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