Chung-Shin Park

Protestantism and Politics in Korea

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Produktbeschreibung

Following its introduction to Korea in the late 19th century, Protestantism grew rapidly both in numbers of followers and its influence, and remained a dominating social and political force throughout the 20th century. Park charts this stunning growth and examines the shifting political associations of Korean Protestantism.Chung-shin Park is professor of Christian studies at Soongsil University, Seoul.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: University of Washington Press
• Seitenzahl: 320
• Erscheinungstermin: 14. Juli 2009
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 226mm x 150mm x 23mm
• Gewicht: 522g
• ISBN-13: 9780295989303
• ISBN-10: 0295989300
• Artikelnr.: 26523889

Autorenporträt

Chung-shin Park is professor of Christian studies at Soongsil University, Seoul.

Inhaltsangabe

Acknowledgments
Introduction
Part 1. Protestantism in Korea: A Social History
1. The Growth of Protestantism: History and Meaning
2. The Theological Orientation of the Protestant Church: Its Formation and
Transformation
3. The Korean Protestant Church as a Social Institution
Part 2. Protestant Christians and Politics
4. The Protestant Church and Early Nationalist Politics, 1880-1919
5. Protestant Christians and the Late Nationalist Movement, 1919-1945
6. The Protestant Church under Foreign Occupation, 1945-1948
7. Protestant Christians and South Korean Politics, 1948-1980s
Conclusion
Notes
Bibliography
Index