House Church Christianity in China

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The book offers a fresh perspective on China's urbanization and its influence on Protestant Christianity, particularly in Linyi, Shandong Province. The author, leveraging her unique position as both an anthropologist and congregant, explores the evolution of unregistered house churches, highlighting the blurred lines between official and unofficial religious practices. It examines how urban aspirations reshape local Christian beliefs and rituals, providing a compelling analysis of religious life in contemporary China that will resonate with scholars across various disciplines.