Format:
1 Online-Ressource (269 p)
ISBN:
9789888208777
Series Statement:
Sheng Kung Hui: Historical Studies of Anglican Christianity in China v.3
Content:
As the longest serving and the most influential bishop of Hong Kong during one of the most tumultuous periods in China's history, Bishop R. O. Hall played a crucial role in the reconstruction of the Anglican Church and Hong Kong after the Second World War. Born in England, the bishop committed his life to building bridges: between China and England; between Hong Kong workers and company management; between the government and the Hong Kong people; and, of course, between the Hong Kong people he loved and the Divine he worshipped. His single-mindedness in pursuing and translating the social theo
Content:
Contents -- Series Introduction -- Foreword -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Chapter 1 - Sowing the Seeds -- Chapter 2 - The Making of a Bishop -- Chapter 3 - Working under the Threat of the Japanese -- Chapter 4 - Managing the Diocese under Political Turmoil -- Chapter 5 - Shepherding His Flock in God's Beloved City -- Chapter 6 - Consolidating and Expanding His Work -- Chapter 7 - His Humanity and His Legacies in Hong Kong -- Appendix 1 - Transcript of Bishop R. O. Hall's Tape Recordings Made after His Retirement -- Appendix 2 - Bishop R. O. Hall's Life Events
Content:
Appendix 3 - Bishops Consecrated, Deans Installed, Archdeacons Appointed, and Clergy Ordained by Bishop R. O. Hall -- Appendix 4 - Churches and Schools in Hong Kong during Bishop R. O. Hall's Episcopate -- Appendix 5 - Names of Places, People, and Terms in English and Chinese -- Appendix 6 - Sources of Information -- Index
Note:
Description based upon print version of record
Additional Edition:
9789888313785
Additional Edition:
9789888208777
Additional Edition:
Print version Chan-Yeung, Moira M. W The Practical Prophet : Bishop Ronald O. Hall of Hong Kong and His Legacies Hong Kong : Hong Kong University Press,c2016 9789888208777
Language:
English
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