Pioneering in China, (Paperback)

<p>"Pioneering in China" provides a detailed historical chronicle of Christian missionary activities in East Asia during the early 20th century. Written by Marion A. Habig, the work explores the experiences of Franciscan missionaries as they established religious and social foundations across various Chinese provinces. The narrative offers a comprehensive look at the challenges and successes encountered by these figures, detailing their efforts to build schools, hospitals, and parishes while engaging with local populations and navigating the complexities of Chinese culture and society.</p><p>Focusing on the intersection of Western religious tradition and Eastern social dynamics, the work illustrates the growth of the Catholic Church in the Far East during a period of significant political and social change. Readers are given insight into the personal sacrifices and dedication required for such a mission, as well as the broader impact of these pioneering efforts on the regions they served. "Pioneering in China" stands as an important primary source for understanding the history of Christian missions and the enduring legacy of Franciscan service in the international religious landscape.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>

• Pioneering in China, (Paperback)
• Author: Tradd Street Press
• ISBN: 9781025476049
• Format: Paperback
• Publication Date: 2026-02-14
• Page Count: 174