Description: Protestantism and Politics in Korea by Chung-shin Park Following its introduction to Korea in the late nineteenth century, Protestantism grew rapidly both in numbers of followers and in influence, and remained a dominating social and political force throughout the twentieth century. In Protestantism and Politics in Korea, Chung-shin Park charts this stunning growth and examines the shifting political associations of Korean Protestantism.Elsewhere in Asia, evangelical Protestant missionaries failed to have much social and political impact, being perceived as little more than agents of Western imperialism. But in Korea the church became a locus of national resistance to Japanese colonization in the fifty years preceding 1945. Missionaries and local adherents steadily gained popular support as they became identified with progressive political reforms.After World War II and the division of the Korean peninsula, however, most Protestant institutions in South Korea were conscripted into the fight against communism. In addition, they became involved in the postwar push for rapid economic development. These alliances led to increasing political conservatism, so that mainstream Korean Protestantism eventually became a stalwart defender of the authoritarian status quo. A small liberal minority remained politically active, supporting social and human rights causes throughout the 1960s and 1970s, laying the foundation for mass protests and gradual democratic liberalization in the 1980s. Park documents the theological evolution of Korean Protestantism from early fundamentalism to more liberal doctrines and shows how this evolution was reflected in the political landscape. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Chung-shin Park is professor of Christian studies at Soongsil University, Seoul. Table of Contents AcknowledgmentsIntroductionPart 1. Protestantism in Korea: A Social History1. The Growth of Protestantism: History and Meaning2. The Theological Orientation of the Protestant Church: Its Formation and Transformation3. The Korean Protestant Church as a Social InstitutionPart 2. Protestant Christians and Politics4. The Protestant Church and Early Nationalist Politics, 1880-19195. Protestant Christians and the Late Nationalist Movement, 1919-19456. The Protestant Church under Foreign Occupation, 1945-19487. Protestant Christians and South Korean Politics, 1948-1980sConclusionNotesBibliographyIndex Promotional A study of the stunning growth and shifting political associations of Korean Protestantism Details ISBN0295995726 Short Title PROTESTANTISM & POLITICS IN KO Publisher University of Washington Press Language English ISBN-10 0295995726 ISBN-13 9780295995724 Media Book Format Hardcover Pages 320 Publication Date 2015-07-16 Year 2015 Imprint University of Washington Press Country of Publication United States Illustrations tables, notes, bibliog., index Place of Publication Seattle UK Release Date 2015-07-16 AU Release Date 2015-07-16 NZ Release Date 2015-07-16 US Release Date 2015-07-16 Author Chung-shin Park DEWEY 280.409519 Audience Professional & Vocational Alternative 9780295802084 Series Korean Studies of the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:132871675;
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