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During the early twentieth century in China, a number of key economic leaders converted to Christianity. Whilst strongly influenced by cultural heritage, powerful modernizing forces and tumultuous political changes, the new Christian identity inculcated by Protestant missionaries motivated these entrepreneurs to modify their business practices, improve their social environment and extend the influence of Christianity. Protestant and Catholic sojourners likewise made significant contributions into their adopted communities. With unprecedented economic growth in China today, a fascinating contemporary parallel can be seen, particularly through the influence of Pentecostal, charismatic and evangelical training. Previous research has explored the emergence of the urban Christian élite in modern China. However, this systematic study provides new understanding of how Christian identity motivates Chinese business Christians toward economic, social and religious contribution.
Contents
Foreword ... ix
Preface ... xi
Acknowledgements ... xiii
List of Illustrations ... xv
List of Abbreviations ... xix
Note on Romanisation ... xxi
Introduction ... 1
PART A
1. The Rise of the Chinese Christian Merchant Class ... 11
2. The Making of Chinese Business Christians ... 33
3. Christian Identity and Social Contribution ... 53
4. Doing Business as a Christian in Early Twentieth Century China ... 71
5. Where Eastern Philanthropy and Western Charity Collide ... 107
6. Building the Indigenous Church in China ... 133
PART B
7. A Comparison with Chinese Business Catholics ... 161
8. Chinese Business Christians in Early Twentieth Century Australia ... 185
9. 'Kingdom-Minded' Contemporary Chinese Business Christians ... 213
Conclusion ... 239
Bibliography ... 245
Index ... 273
