The Bamboo cross Chinese Christianity on the rise /
Chinese Christians are growing in number-but are their beliefs compatible with Western teachings? Why does the Communist government look so favorably on a "foreign" faith? Has the Gospel become a tool of authoritarianism? This program searches for answers as it explores the startling ascen...
| Other Authors: | Filmoption International (Firm), Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Infobase. |
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| Format: | Video |
| Language: | English |
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New York, N.Y. :
Infobase,
[2009], c2008.
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| Physical Description: |
1 streaming video file (53 min.) : sd., col., digital file. |
| Series: |
China's leap of faith.
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| Summary: |
Chinese Christians are growing in number-but are their beliefs compatible with Western teachings? Why does the Communist government look so favorably on a "foreign" faith? Has the Gospel become a tool of authoritarianism? This program searches for answers as it explores the startling ascent of Christianity in China. Outlining the persecution of Christians under Mao, the film studies a past split between nationalist Catholics and those who obeyed Rome; the differences between the Three-Self movement and the house church phenomenon; and the influence of poverty and migration on church membership. Leaders from Beijing's Christian Council, the China Christian Council, and other groups are featured. |
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| Item Description: |
Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on Feb. 22, 2009. Films on Demand is distributed by Infobase for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware. Communism and Religion: Prelude (2:06) -- Religion Under Mao (4:19) -- China: Legal Protestant Group (2:43) -- Protestant Rebels in China (4:47) -- China: Massive Relocation of People (2:35) -- Religion in Shanghai (3:20) -- Missionaries Outlawed in China (5:27) -- China: Government-Controlled Gospels (3:29) -- Marriage of Christianity and Government Three-Self Path (3:50) -- Criticism of Three-Self Church (3:21) -- Protestant Churches in Beijing (2:51) -- Government Control of House Churches (3:02) -- China's Catholic Church: Reconciliation (3:33) -- Catholic Church and Chinese Government (3:46) -- China: Underground Protestants (1:55) Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. Chinese Christians are growing in number-but are their beliefs compatible with Western teachings? Why does the Communist government look so favorably on a "foreign" faith? Has the Gospel become a tool of authoritarianism? This program searches for answers as it explores the startling ascent of Christianity in China. Outlining the persecution of Christians under Mao, the film studies a past split between nationalist Catholics and those who obeyed Rome; the differences between the Three-Self movement and the house church phenomenon; and the influence of poverty and migration on church membership. Leaders from Beijing's Christian Council, the China Christian Council, and other groups are featured. 11 & up. Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: FOD playback platform. |
| Physical Description: |
1 streaming video file (53 min.) : sd., col., digital file. |
| Format: |
Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: FOD playback platform. |
| Audience: |
11 & up. |
| Access: |
Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. |