The Chinese Concept of Tian (Heaven), Part 1

The article discusses Chinese Concept of Tian, and reports the popularity of Tian as indifferent God among animists in China. Topics discussed include views of Chinese concept of Tian, like Tian is a god, indifferent Creator; and ways in which Tian is the Yahweh revealed by the Bible, who desires to...

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Main Author: Yao, Jiugang (Stephen) (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Faculty of Asia Pacific Theological Seminary 2018
In: Asian Journal of Pentecostal Studies
Year: 2018, Volume: 21, Issue: 2, Pages: 35-45
IxTheo Classification:KBM Asia
NBC Doctrine of God
NBD Doctrine of Creation
Further subjects:B CHINESE gods
B Chinese religion
B Paul, The Apostle, Saint
B TIAN (Chinese deity)
B JUDEO-Christian tradition
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Summary:The article discusses Chinese Concept of Tian, and reports the popularity of Tian as indifferent God among animists in China. Topics discussed include views of Chinese concept of Tian, like Tian is a god, indifferent Creator; and ways in which Tian is the Yahweh revealed by the Bible, who desires to have intimate relationship with all Chinese throughout Chinese history.
Contains:Enthalten in: Asian Journal of Pentecostal Studies