Christians in the City of Hong Kong: Chinese Christianity in Asia's World City
Ebook
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.
An up-to-date account of Hong Kong Christianity and the contemporary demographics of Christianity across all walks of life, including migrants from other parts of the world.
The author stands both inside and outside – a scholar from the West who has lived and worked in Hong Kong for 25 years, and someone who is based in the academic world but is deeply involved in the ministry of churches and NGOs.
Provides a broad, inclusive, and ecumenical approach to the multiple faith expressions of Christianity in the local context.
Highlights various dimensions of Hong Kong Christianity, across denominations, social strata, and immigrants.
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
This comprehensive introduction to Christianity in Hong Kong covers the spectrum of Christian interaction with culture, society, and politics and elucidates the development of local theology. It benefits scholars and the general public interested in religion amid social and political changes that have caught worldwide attention in the cosmopolitan city. I highly recommend it.
This portrait of Hong Kong Christianity is a treasure-trove of information and analysis. Meticulously researched, it provides a lively and accessible 360 degree review of Christians' theological, social, and artistic contributions to Hong Kong society. From migrant worker congregations to postcolonial theology, Brandner captures different aspects of this vibrant international, service-oriented, conservative, and progressive church, while offering incisive commentary on the ramifications of the political situation and changing church-state relations.
Brandner employs both topical and chronological approaches to give us a concise narrative of Hong Kong's church-state and church-society encounters ... His logical clarity and empirical insights make this easily accessible book an excellent introduction to the complexity of religious-secular relationship in today's Hong Kong.
- Title: Christians in the City of Hong Kong: Chinese Christianity in Asia's World City
- Author: Tobias Brandner
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
- Print Publication Date: 2023
- Logos Release Date: 2024
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Ebook
- ISBNs: 9781350269118, 9781350269088, 1350269085, 1350269115
- Resource ID: LLS:9781350269118
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2024-04-08T22:18:50Z