Guanxi and Gospel: Conversion to Seventh-day Adventism in Contemporary China

This article studies the symbiotic relationship between social networks and Christian conversion among some Seventh-day Adventists in contemporary China. Drawing on the Chinese Adventist testimonies, I argue that the longstanding kinship, friendship, and discipleship networks (guanxi 關係) are fundame...

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Main Author: Chui-Shan Chow, Christie (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Brill 2013
In: Social sciences and missions
Year: 2013, Volume: 26, Issue: 2/3, Pages: 167-198
Further subjects:B Conversion guanxi adventisme du septième jour respect du sabbat NEWSTART mobilité sociale
B Conversion guanxi Seventh-day Adventism Sabbath observance NEWSTART social mobility
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