Table of Contents

Editor's Introduction Preface PART I. THE PROBLEM: THE UNIQUE EVENT Chapter One: Catholicism: Mirabiliter Ingressi Chapter Two: Protestantism: A Success PART II. CONTEXT: THE EVENTFUL AGE Chapter Three: The Historical Stage Chapter Four: Social Environment Chapter Five: Method Employed PART III. SYNCRETISM: TAPESTRY IN THE EASTERN SCENE Chapter Six: Concept and Meaning Chapter Seven: The Eastern Tapestry: The "Three Religions Are One" Principle PART IV. THE CLUE: DIFFUSION AND CONVERGENCE Chapter Eight: Confucianism and Christianity: Morphological Analogy Chapter Nine: Buddhism and Christianity: Paradise in the Great Beyond Chapter Ten: Taoism and Christianity: Unio Mystic Chapter Eleven: Christianity and Popular Belief in Korean Society: New Discovery of an Old Faith Conclusion Notes Bibliography Glossary Index

About the Author

David Chung is former President of Konkuk University and Hanshin University, Korea, and former Professor of Religious Studies, Carleton University, Canada.

Reviews

"Syncretism is a most important phenomenon in understanding Korean Christianity even today. This book gives us an eye-opening experience." - Chan-Hie Kim, Claremont School of Theology "Many scholars are asking why Christian churches are so successful in Korea in comparison to other neighboring Asian countries. A significant answer is provided in this book of Syncretism." - Wi Jo Kang, Wilhelm Loehe Professor of World Religions and Mission at Wartburg Theological Seminary, Emeritus