Sheets of Scattered Sand : Cantonese Protestants and the Secular Dream of the Pacific Rim / Justin K. H. Tse.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Tse, Justin K. H., 1986- author.

Series:

Liu Institute Series in Chinese Christianities Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Secularism.

Protestants--China--Hong Kong--Attitudes.

Protestants.

Protestants--British Columbia--Vancouver--Attitudes.

Protestants--California--San Francisco Bay Area--Attitudes.

Protestant churches--China--Hong Kong.

Protestant churches.

Protestant churches--California--San Francisco.

Protestant churches--British Columbia--Vancouver.

Chinese diaspora--Religious life.

Chinese diaspora.

Asian American Protestants.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (295 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Notre Dame, Indiana : University of Notre Dame Press, [2024]

Summary:

This book, 'Sheets of Scattered Sand' by Justin K.H. Tse, explores the complex interplay between Cantonese Protestants and various socio-political dynamics within the Pacific Rim. It delves into how Cantonese Protestant communities navigate secularism, political activism, and societal issues such as same-sex marriage and electoral democracy. The book is a revision of Tse's doctoral dissertation, reflecting on how these communities form political networks and their vision for a rational, orderly society. The author aims to provide new perspectives on the influence of Chinese Christians, both in mainland China and the diaspora, on global Christianity. The intended audience includes scholars and students of religious studies, sociology, and Asian studies. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright

Contents

Preface: “Do You Love Chinese Christians?”

Acknowledgments

CHAPTER 1 The Secular Dream of the Pacific Rim and Sheets of Scattered Sand

CHAPTER 2 Secular Compromise: Hong Kong Revivalism and Pacific Rim Migrations

CHAPTER 3 “Each Person Can Only Speak for Themselves”: Same-Sex Marriage and Institutional Autonomy

CHAPTER 4 Against “Homeland Politics”: Cantonese Protestant Organizations and the Varieties of Pacific Rim Civil Societies

CHAPTER 5 The Fading Shadow of Tiananmen: Chinese Christians and Electoral Democracy

Epilogue: Ten Years

Notes

Bibliography

Index Generated by AI.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Print version: Tse, Justin K. H. Sheets of Scattered Sand

ISBN:

9780268208745