The latest issue of the Journal of Research for Christianity in China (JRCC) has been released, featuring a wide range of scholarly articles on theology, history, biblical interpretation, and the sinicization of Christianity in China.
Edited by Dr. Jacob Chengwei Feng, a fellow at the Oxford Interfaith Forum and a Ph.D. graduate of Fuller Theological Seminary, the 24th issue of JRCC includes 13 articles, one translation, one book review, and one report. The general articles cover the "Global South" (Asia and Africa) and the "Global North" (United Kingdom), reflecting the "constancy" and "contextuality" of Christian theology from the different situations of global Christianity.
In the article"'The Spiritual Man Discerns All Things': Watchman Nee, Theological Interpretation, and the Retrieval of a Classical Hermeneutic," Michael M. C. Reardon argues that Watchman Nee's exegetical approach represents a Spirit-led method of theological interpretation. This approach aligns with the tradition of pre-critical exegesis and is closely connected to the contemporary Theological Interpretation of Scripture (TIS) movement.
Yanan Lu's article "Reimagining Ecclesiology from Chinese Christian Women's Perspectives: A Case Study of Florence Li Tim-Oi" offers a distinctive approach by centering on the life of Florence Li Tim-Oi, the first female priest in the Anglican Communion. Through this case study, Lu proposes a deeply inspiring model of "embodied ecclesiology."
Donghua Zhu's article, "On the Triple Meanings of 'Jing' in Jingjiao (Chinese Nestorianism)," explores the layered meanings of the term "Jing" within the context of Tang Dynasty Nestorianism. Zhu traces the theological foundations of this tradition to the Eastern Church, particularly the influence of the Syrian Father Ephrem. He also highlights how Nestorian texts reflect the concept of universal salvation, consistent with the church's "catholic" identity.
The Journal of Research for Christianity in China, semiannual, is published in June and December every year. While the journal primarily focuses on the study of Christianity in China, it also welcomes scholarly articles addressing Chinese philosophy, thought, culture, and religion.
