Overview

Christians in the City of Hong Kong tells the story of a multi-faceted, constantly evolving Christianity in a vibrant metropolis that has always been China’s gateway to the wider world. Having served in Hong Kong for over 25 years in contexts from prison ministry to theological education, Tobias Brandner offers an interplay of local and global perspectives assessing the growth, variation, and present course of Hong Kong’s diverse Christian communities. These range from spiritually progressive Christians to conservative evangelicals and Pentecostals; Christians at the grassroots and at the higher echelons of wealth and power; social and educational ministries of Christians and their impact on society; and, finally, the important role of Hong Kong Christians in their outreach to mainland China. Tracing how Christianity has extended into all parts of society, including arts, politics, and academia, Brandner presents key theological insights into the dynamics of a community at the cultural intersection of China and the West.

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Author:   Tobias Brandner
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:   Bloomsbury Academic
ISBN:  

9781350269095

ISBN 10:   1350269093
Pages:   240
Publication Date:   16 November 2023
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

List of Abbreviations List of Figures List of Maps Introduction 1. Exploring Spaces: Historical Church Buildings, Modern Auditoriums, and Upper-Floor Churches 2. Mainline, Evangelical, and Pentecostal: a Labyrinth of Denominations 3. All the Nations Worship the Lord: Christian Migrant Workers and Expats 4. Movies, Media, and Popular Culture: Christian Presence in the Cultural Realm 5. Serving the People: Christianity at the Forefront of Social Change 6. Moving Beyond Borders: Reaching out in Worldwide Mission 7. Christians and the State: a Contested Identity 8. Towards a Local Theology Bibliography Index

Reviews

“Brandner employs both topical and chronological approaches to give us a concise narrative of Hong Kong’s church-state and church-society encounters. He provides rich background and glossarial information on prominent religious actors, faith-based institutions, and evangelistic movements in diverse political and social settings. His logical clarity and empirical insights make this easily accessible book an excellent introduction to the complexity of religious-secular relationship in today’s Hog Kong.” * Joseph Tse-Hei Lee, Professor of History, Pace University, USA *

Author Information

Tobias Bradner is Professor of Christian history and mission studies at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

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