Chinese Christians

Carl T. Smith

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Author
Carl T. Smith
Publish Date
1986-02-06
Subtitle
Elites, Middlemen, and the Church in Hong Kong
Book Type
Hardcover
Number of Pages
280
Publisher Name
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10
0195839730
ISBN-13
9780195839739
citemno
247380
SKU
9780195839739

Description

The establishment and development of the Chinese Christian community in Hong Kong during the 19th century was instrumental in promoting foreign trade and commerce in China. Educated in Western culture and versed in the English language by missionaries, the Chinese Christian was a person who stood between two cultures. This book examines the history of Chinese Christians, many of whom became middlemen to the Western world--interpreters, translators, and advisors to government officials.