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Making the State on the Sino-Tibetan Frontier: Chinese Expansion and Local Power in Batang, 1842-1939
Making the State on the Sino-Tibetan Frontier: Chinese Expansion and Local Power in Batang, 1842-1939 William M. Coleman, IV Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Columbia University 2014 © 2013 William M. Coleman, IV All rights reserved Abstract Making the State on the Sino-Tibetan Frontier: Chinese Expansion and Local Power in Batang, 1842-1939 William M. Coleman, IV This dissertation analyzes the process of state building by Qing imperial representatives and Republican state officials in Batang, a predominantly ethnic Tibetan region located in southwestern Sichuan Province. Utilizing Chinese provincial and national level archival materials and Tibetan language works, as well as French and American missionary records and publications, it explores how Chinese state expansion evolved in response to local power and has three primary arguments. First, by the mid-nineteenth century, Batang had developed an identifiable structure of local governance in which native chieftains, monastic leaders, and imperial officials shared power and successfully fostered peace in the region for over a century. Second, the arrival of French missionaries in Batang precipitated a gradual expansion of imperial authority in the region, culminating in radical Qing military intervention that permanently altered local understandings of power. While short-lived, centrally-mandated reforms initiated soon thereafter further integrated Batang into the Qing Empire, thereby -
PHL 355: Chinese Philosophy Spring, 2008 Eric Loomis Course
PHL 355: Chinese Philosophy Spring, 2008 Eric Loomis Course Description and Syllabus Office: HUMB 124 Phone: 460-6248 Hours: TR 10:45-12:00 [email protected] (or by appointment). Web page: http://www.southalabama.edu/philosophy/loomis/index.htm Course Description: This course will be an introduction to the major systems of thought of classical China. The emphasis of the course will be on the pre-Han dynasty (ca. 500 – 200 BCE) schools, although some brief attention will also be given to the later Neo-Confucian movement of the Song dynasty (960-1279), and to the emergence of Buddhism in China. These systems directly informed subsequent Chinese culture, and the class will include consideration of how cultural differences between China and the West may have emerged from them. No clear demarcation between political, religious, ethical, and philosophical issues existed for the thinkers of ancient China. As a result, this course will cover a variety of philosophical, spiritual, and political concerns. The course will nonetheless have a unifying theme, namely, the theories of human nature that were developed by Chinese thinkers and the ways in which these theories structured political, religious, and philosophical views. Goals and Objectives: i. Increased awareness of Chinese political, ethical, and philosophical history. ii. Enhanced recognition and understanding of cultural differences between China and western societies and their roots in the Chinese intellectual heritage. iii. Improved critical reading and reasoning abilities. iv. Exposure to stimulating and provocative philosophers from a major intellectual tradition. Course Policies and Procedures: Attendance: Attendance in lectures is expected. Since testable material is regularly introduced in lectures, it is impossible to miss class frequently and still do well in the course. -
Newsletter of the New Jersey Catholic Historical Commission January 2016 Volume III, Issue 2
Newsletter of the New Jersey Catholic Historical Commission January 2016 Volume III, Issue 2 The Catholic Historian’s Handbook by Carl Ganz The New Jersey Catholic Historical Commission proudly announces the publication of its latest book: The Catholic Historian’s Handbook. Recognizing that there are a number of amateur historians who can make significant contributions to the field of local Catholic history, the Commission is pleased to offer a guide to assist them in doing just that. Getting started in a local history project is a challenge unto itself, and very different from the history projects that researchers may have done in school. This book was written based on input from the members of both the New Jersey Catholic Historical Commission and the Diocese of Metuchen Historical Records Commission. The goal was to gather in one place all the advice, guidance, and collective experience of the 200-plus combined years of academic service of the members of these commissions. The book’s unofficial subtitle, Everything We Wish We Knew Before Starting Our First Catholic His- tory Project, is a most apt one as we tried to embody in one short volume all the infor- mation, thoughts, insights, suggestions, and knowledge that would have helped us dur- ing our first time performing research in this field. Our goal is to allow the amateur his- torian to benefit from that experience, learning from our mistakes, so that no one The Commission’s newest publication wastes time or grows frustrated in their efforts in the field of American Catholic history. Some of the topics covered are: Inside this issue What is history? * History vs. -
Chiński Konwertyta John Wu (Wu Jingxiong 吳經熊 , 1899–1986) I Jego Duchowy Dialog Z Religiami Chin
Zbigniew Wesołowski Chiński konwertyta John Wu (Wu Jingxiong 吳經熊 , 1899–1986) i jego duchowy dialog z religiami Chin Nurt SVD 50/2 (140), 350-377 2016 NURT SVD 2 (2016) s. 350-377 Chiński konwertyta John Wu (Wu Jingxiong 吳經熊, 1899-1986) i jego duchowy dialog z religiami Chin Chinese Convert John Wu (Wu Jingxiong 吳經熊, 1899-1986) and his Spiritual Dialogue with the Religions of China Zbigniew Wesołowski SVD Wei Siqi 魏思齊 [email protected] Monumenta Serica Institute, Sankt Augustin, Niemcy Sinolog. Zainteresowania: filozofia i klasyczna myśl chińska – kon- fucjanizm oraz buddyzm. Członek i redaktor Instytutu Monumenta Serica (Sankt Augustin-Bonn). 1999-2012 wykładał na Katolickim Uniwersytecie Fu Jen (Tajpej); założyciel i dyrektor (2002-2012) Cen- trum Badań Sinologicznych Monumenta Serica (CBSMS) tamże. Autor licznych naukowych publikacji sinologicznych w języku angielskim, chińskim, niemieckim i polskim. Praca doktorska nt. współczesnego myśliciela chińskiego, Lianga Shuminga: Lebens – und Kulturbegriff von Liang Shuming (1893-1988). Dargestellt anhand seines Werkes Dong-Xi wenhua ji qi zhexue, Sankt Augustin 1997. Inne dzieło: Liang Shuming (1893-1988) de wenhuaguan – genju Dong-Xi wenhua jiqi zhexue yu Zhongguo wenhua yaoyi jieshuo 梁漱溟 (1893-1988) 的文化觀 根據 東西文化及其哲學與中國文化要義>解說》 (Pojęcie kultury u Liang Shuminga według jego dzieł: Kultury wschodu i zachodu i ich filozofie oraz Główny sens kultury chińskiej, Taibei xian Xinzhuang shi, Furen Daxue chubanshe 2003). ChIńSKI KONWERTYTA JOHN WU... 351 1. Charakterystyka osoby Johna Wu i jego nawrócenie oniżej przedstawię chińskiego konwertytę Johna Wu i jego du- Pchowy dialog z trzema religiami Chin, „które w ten czy inny spo- sób przygotowały [jego] umysł na to, by poznać Prawdziwego Boga i Świętą Trójcę” (PWZ:118)1. -
Barbarian Lands: Theos Bernard, Tibet, and the American Religious Life Paul Gerard Hackett
Barbarian Lands: Theos Bernard, Tibet, and the American Religious Life Paul Gerard Hackett Submitted in partial fulfillment of the Requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY 2008 InDesignImportTest_prelim.indd 1 11/4/08 9:12:19 PM © 2008 Paul G. Hackett All rights reserved InDesignImportTest_prelim.indd 3 11/4/08 9:12:19 PM 970 APPENDIX III: A BRIEF SURVEY OF AMERICAN VISITORS TO TIBET Barbarian_Plates-App.III.indd 970 5/1/08 2:20:08 PM 971 While several scholars have attempted to identify (and verify) the claims of European travelers to Tibet over the centuries, from the claims of Marco Polo, Bernard Picart, Ippolito Desideri, and others,(a) a comprehensive overview of American travellers has yet to be written. While this appendix is by no means an answer to that challenge or justifiably comprehensive, it is an attempt in that direction. Hence, while the precise identification of the names and numbers of American travelers in the Tibetan border regions of Amdo and Kham — the regions of Tibet immediately accessible from China and Mongolia — are difficult to ascertain, let alone verify, visitors to the putative capital of Tibet (intellectually and culturally, if not politically) are well-documented. (a) For example: Donald Lopez, Prisoners of Shangri-la. Chicago: University of Chicago Press (1998); Robert Trent Pomplun, “Spiritual Warfare: The Jesuits and the Dalai Lama 1716-1733.” Ph.D. dissertation. University of Virginia (2002); Oxford University Press (forthcoming). Barbarian_Plates-App.III.indd 971 5/1/08 2:20:09 PM 972 The following is a brief survey of American visitors to Tibet that I have been able to identify, chronologically organized with those who managed to reach Lhasa, marked with an asterisk. -
A Chinese Christian: the Transformation of 20 Century
Ip Ka-kei, Benedict Keith,〈A Chinese Christian: the Transformation of 20th Century Catholic Church in John C. H. Wu’s Perspective〉 A Chinese Christian: the Transformation of 20th Century Catholic Church in John C. H. 1 Wu’s Perspective Ip Ka-kei, Benedict Keith 2 一位中國基督徒 ── 從吳經熊先生的觀點 看 20 世紀天主教教會的轉變 葉家祺 [ABSTRACT] John Ching Hsiung Wu ( 吳經熊, 1899-1986), undoubtedly was a prominent figure in the field of Law, Philosophy, translation and Christianity in 20th Century China. His experience, writings and understanding of the Catholic faith since his encounter of St. Thérèse of Lisieux open a way for Chinese to connect the faith with Chinese culture. With his East-West knowledge, his literature presents in the Chinese classics an elegant manner. Many books were translated, including the psalms and the New Testament, which are surprisingly outstanding in terms of presenting Christianity in a true Chinese manner. His way of being a “Chinese Christian” serves as a 1 This article would not be possibly completed without the help of Fr. Matthias Christian, SVD, who generously shared his materials with me at all times. 2 Master of Religious Studies (Specialized in History and Adaptation of Christianity in China and Asia), University of Saint Joseph, Macau. Associate Editor of “O Clarim” (號角報), Catholic Diocese of Macau 《天主教研究學報》〈現代歷史中的基督宗教〉 第五期 2014 年 model for both preserving traditional Chinese values and philosophy, yet interweaving it with the Christian faith. After he returned and settled in Taiwan in 1966, he dedicated his life to realizing his idea of a “Cultural Renaissance” (文化復興), in which he envisioned it as the ultimate goal to achieve in order to transform Eastern and Western Society. -
The University of Chicago “The Spiritual Human Is
THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO “THE SPIRITUAL HUMAN IS DISCERNED BY NO ONE”: AN INTELLECTUAL BIOGRAPHY OF WATCHMAN NEE A DISSERTATION SUBMITTED TO THE FACULTY OF THE DIVINITY SCHOOL IN CANDIDACY FOR THE DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY BY PAUL H B CHANG CHICAGO, ILLINOIS JUNE 2017 For Laura 我妹子, 我親婦, 你奪了我的心 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 1 Chapter 1, Republican China 18 Chapter 2, Fuzhou: Church and Conflict 74 Chapter 3, The Spiritual Human 127 Chapter 4, The Nanjing Decade 169 Conclusion 223 Bibliography 250 Appendix 259 iii Introduction A network of congregations quietly rings the globe, comprised of Christians meeting in homes and unassuming buildings, which usually bear little resemblance to traditional “churches.” A few outward characteristics are obvious. The local gatherings are of varying sizes, from two or three to two or three thousand. Frequently the members share meals together, often before or after services which can be boisterous and participatory. Generally, no pastor, priest, or designated religious officiant presides. As the Spirit leads, different members stand to call hymns, declare verses from the Bible, give personal testimonies, or shout praises to God. But, for all their openness about their beliefs and their tireless attempts at outreach, it can be hard for outsiders to understand who these Christians are. Why do they not join existing Christian denominations? What is the basis for their identity and the institutions they create? When asked, congregants readily and happily acknowledge their fellowship and unity with other likeminded groups from around the world, but they may seem canny and evasive when asked for the name of their local church or the name of the church network as a whole. -
The Finest of the Wheat 1 -Watchman
The Finest of the Wheat Selected Excerpts from the Published Works of Watchman Nee I WATCHMAN NEE Christian Fellowship Publishers, Inc. New York THE FINEST OF THE WHEAT (Vol. 1 of 2 vols.) Copyright ©1992 Christian Fellowship Publishers, Inc. New York All Rights Reserved ISBN 0-935008-75-6 Cloth Edition ISBN 0-935008-76-4 Paper Edition Available from the Publishers at: 11515 Allecingie Parkway Richmond, Virginia 23235 PRINTED IN U.S.A. PREFACE As the psalmist Asaph sang one day about the goodness of the Lord towards His people, he was wont to conclude his song by declaring that Jehovah “would feed them also with the finest of the wheat” (Ps. 81.16a). The apostle James reenforced this statement by noting that “every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming from the Father of lights, with whom can be no variation, neither shadow that is cast by turning” (James 1.17). Whatever God gives is always the best. Ultimately, He gave us His only begotten Son, and with Him all things (see Rom. 8.32). We are thankful to the Lord that because of His great love for the Church He has sent throughout the centuries many of His choice servants to help build up our holy faith. Their lives and teachings become the heritage of the Church which ought to be preserved. In our own time, Watchman Nee was one such choice servant given by God to his Church. He was called to serve the Lord in his youth; and from the time he was saved in 1920 to the time he was imprisoned in 1952, he faithfully and diligently served the Master he loved. -
The Gospel in China - 1920-1930
Websites www.reforrn ation-today.org The editor's personal website is http://www.erro ll hulse.com http ://africanpastorsconference.com Heritage Baptist Church, Owensboro, Kentucky, is referred to in the editorial and her ministries described in the article Encouragementfiwn Owensboro. Group photo taken at the Afi"ican Pastors' Conference in Barberton, South Afhca, see News, page 8. Front cover picture - Students.fi·om Back to the Bible College, near Barberton, South Africa, participated in the recent African Pastors' Conference. The Makhonjwa mountains can be seen in the background. For report see News, page 8. II Editorial During the discussion time at the Banner ofTruth Leicester Conference for ministers in May Geoff Thomas posed this question: Why, he asked, did the Reformed movement which was flying high in the 1970s lose its momentum? One answer given was the distraction of the charismatic movement. Attracted by 'higher' and far more exciting forms of worship and by the claim of signs, wonders and miracles (which seldom if ever eventuate) droves of young people moved away from the Reformed churches. Westminster Chapel, London, now a New Frontiers Church, is one example of what took place. Failure to face the challenge of contemporaneity (the worship wars) led to the loss of many young people and families. Today the situation in the UK is worse than ever with many small Reformed ageing churches in decline and heading toward closure. The main reason is the failure to distinguish between essential truths, important truths and phantom truths. Phantom truths refer to matters which cannot be supported by Scripture and may refer such things as dress codes, musical instruments, flower arrangements, architecture, or the order of a worship service. -
Chiński Konwertyta John Wu
NURT SVD 2 (2016) s. 350-377 Chiński konwertyta John Wu (Wu Jingxiong ^ B B , 1899-1986) i jego duchowy dialog z religiami Chin Chinese Convert John Wu (Wu Jingxiong 1899-1986) and his Spiritual Dialogue with the Religions of China Zbigniew Wesołowski SVD Wei Siqi [email protected] Monumenta Serica Institute, Sankt Augustin, Niemcy Sinolog. Zainteresowania: filozofia i klasyczna myśl chińska - kon fucjanizm oraz buddyzm. Członek i redaktor Instytutu Monumenta Serica (Sankt Augustin-Bonn). 1999-2012 wykładał na Katolickim Uniwersytecie Fu Jen (Tajpej); założyciel i dyrektor (2002-2012) Cen trum Badań Sinologicznych Monumenta Serica (CBSMS) tamże. Autor licznych naukowych publikacji sinologicznych w języku angielskim, chińskim, niemieckim i polskim. Praca doktorska nt. współczesnego myśliciela chińskiego, Lianga Shuminga: Lebens - und Kulturbegńff von Liang Shuming (1893-1988). Dargestellt anhand seines Werkes Dong-Xi wenhua j i qi zhexue, Sankt Augustin 1997. Inne dzieło: Liang Shuming (1893-1988) de wenhuaguan - genju Dong-Xi wenhua jiqi zhexue yu Zhongguo wenhua yaoyi jieshuo (1893-1988) U W (Pojęcie kultury u Liang Shuminga według jego dzieł: Kultury wschodu i zachodu i ich filozofie oraz Główny sens kultury chińskiej, Taibei xian Xinzhuang shi, Furen Daxue chubanshe 2003). c h iń s k i k o n w e r t y t a jo h n w u .. 351 1. Charakterystyka osoby Johna Wu i jego nawrócenie oniżej przedstawię chińskiego konwertytę Johna Wu i jego du Pchowy dialog z trzema religiami Chin, „które w ten czy inny spo sób przygotowały [jego] umysł na to, by poznać Prawdziwego Boga i Świętą Trójcę" (PWZ:118)\ John C.H. Wu (Wu Ching-hsiung [Wu Jin gxiong] 1899-1986) to wyjątkowa postać w ostatniej historii spo tkania chrześcijaństwa z chińską kulturą. -
Son of a Mother's
by Timothy Tow an autobiography 2 Son of a Mother’s Vow Son of a Mother’s Vow © 2001 Rev. (Dr.) Timothy Tow 9A Gilstead Road, Singapore 309063. ISBN 981-04-2907-X Published by FEBC Bookroom 9A Gilstead Road, Singapore 309063. http://www.lifefebc.com Printed in the Republic of Singapore. Cover design by Charles Seet. Contents 3 Contents Acknowledgement ......................................................................... 6 Prologue ......................................................................................... 7 1. Discovering Our Roots 1815-1868 ................................................................................. 9 2. Childhood Memories of China 1920-1926 ............................................................................... 29 3. Exodus To Nanyang (The South Seas) 1926-1935 ............................................................................... 45 4. The Singapore Pentecost 1935 ........................................................................................ 63 5. No Failure, No Success 1936-1948 ............................................................................... 85 6. Faith Of Our Fathers 1948-1950 ............................................................................. 125 7. Mother’s Vow Fulfilled 1950 ...................................................................................... 131 8. Beginnings Of A Young Pastor 1950-1951 ............................................................................. 138 9. By Sword and Trowel 1951-1956 ............................................................................ -
“Two Small Copper Coins” and Much More Chinese Protestant Women and Their Contributions to the Church – Cases from Past and Present
“Two Small Copper Coins” and Much More Chinese Protestant Women and Their Contributions to the Church – Cases from Past and Present Fredrik Fällman Introduction Observations of Christian congregations around the world, including China, will show that women make up the majority in most given settings. One could say that women have been, and are, the backbone of the Church, from the women around Jesus to the studies today that show how women make up the majority of active church members, in China as much as elsewhere. The comparative lack of male churchgoers has been discussed at length in many Churches and denominations in the West, and there have also been a number of surveys and studies trying to document and analyse this situation. Recent stud- ies also indicate that women are more religious than men in general, especially among Christians.1 In the first decades after Mao Zedong’s death the tendency towards a major- ity of older women may have been even stronger in China than in the West, since fewer younger people felt secure enough to state their faith publicly in China, or were willing to suffer the consequences in school or at work. Also, the Chinese government recognises the situa tion of a majority of women in the Church, especially in the countryside. There is even a typical Chinese phrase for this phenomenon, “lao san duo” 老三多 (three old many), i.e. Prof. Dr. Fredrik Fällman is Senior Lecturer in Chinese and Associate Head of the Department of Languages & Literatures at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden.