Chinese Christianity ?
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Chinese Christianity ?
An inscription on stone found in 1625 at Si- gan-fou, in Chinas Chen-si province, seems to testify to a Christian presence there as early as 635
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1625 Chen Christians Found Inscription Presence Testify
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This image showcases an ancient Chinese inscription discovered in 1625 at Si-gan-fou, in the Chen-si province of China. The inscription, etched onto a stone, appears to provide evidence of a Christian presence in China as early as the seventh century AD. The discovery of this artifact has significantly contributed to the historical understanding of the spread of Christianity beyond its traditional heartlands. The inscription, written in Chinese characters, reads "Jesus Christ, Savior, King of Heaven, and Son of God." This discovery challenges the long-held belief that Christianity did not reach China until the late seventeenth century. The presence of this inscription in Chen-si province, located in the southwestern part of China, suggests that the spread of Christianity in the region may have been more extensive than previously thought. The exact origins of this inscription remain a subject of ongoing research among historians and archaeologists. Some theories suggest that it may have been brought to China by Nestorian Christian missionaries who traveled along the ancient Silk Road. Others believe that it could have been created by Chinese converts to Christianity. Regardless of its origins, the discovery of this inscription provides a fascinating glimpse into the rich history of religious exchange between China and the West. It serves as a reminder of the complex and dynamic interplay of cultures and beliefs that have shaped the world we live in today. The intricately carved characters on the stone stand as a testament to the enduring power of faith and the human desire to express it through art and language.
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