The Rise of a Divine Visionary

This chapter explores the origin story of a significant figure, Hong Zhuquan, tracing his early life, academic challenges, and a pivotal moment of a divine message involving hallucinations of mystical creatures. Through vivid storytelling, it delves into how this experience led him to believe in his celestial connection to Jesus Christ and his mission to fight demons with a sword. As his fervent beliefs attract followers and spark a movement, the narrative unveils the beginnings of a proto-revolution with radical ideologies and social contagion dynamics.