Publisher's Synopsis
The Nestorian Monument of Hsi-An Fu in Shen-Hsi, China is a book written by James Legge in 1888. The book is a detailed account of the Nestorian Monument, which is an ancient stone tablet that was discovered in the city of Hsi-An Fu in China's Shen-Hsi province. The monument contains inscriptions in both Chinese and Syriac, and it provides valuable insights into the history of Christianity in China during the Tang Dynasty.The book includes a translation of the inscriptions on the monument, as well as a detailed analysis of their historical and cultural significance. Legge also provides a thorough examination of the Nestorian Church, which was a Christian sect that existed in China during the Tang Dynasty. He delves into the church's beliefs, practices, and influence on Chinese society.The Nestorian Monument of Hsi-An Fu in Shen-Hsi, China is a seminal work in the field of Chinese Christian history. It provides a comprehensive overview of the Nestorian Church's role in the spread of Christianity in China, and it sheds light on the complex cultural interactions that took place between China and the West during the Tang Dynasty. The book is an essential resource for scholars of Chinese history, religion, and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
