This book provides a comprehensive overview of Protestant
Christianity in Korea. It outlines the development of Christianity
in Korea before Protestantism, considers the introduction of
Protestantism in the late nineteenth century and its widening and
profound impact, and goes on to discuss the situation up to the
present. Throughout the book emphasises the importance of
Protestantism for Korean national life, highlights the key role
Protestantism has played in Korea’s social, political, and
cultural development, including in North Korea whose first leader
Kim Il Sung was the son of devout Protestant parents, and
demonstrates how Protestantism continues to be a vital force for
Korean society overall.
General
Imprint: |
Taylor & Francis
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Series: |
Routledge Religion in Contemporary Asia Series |
Release date: |
September 2023 |
Authors: |
Dae Young Ryu
|
Dimensions: |
234 x 156mm (L x W) |
Pages: |
298 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-03-220175-7 |
Categories: |
Books
Promotions
|
LSN: |
1-03-220175-4 |
Barcode: |
9781032201757 |
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