Following Christ and Confucius

Following Christ and Confucius is a comprehensive biography and theological analysis of Wang Mingdao, a pivotal figure in the growth of the Chinese Christian Church. As the spiritual father of the House Church Movement, Wang Mingdao advocated for religious freedom and rejected state control, leading to frequent government persecution. This history examines his life and development within the sociopolitical instability of twentieth-century China.

Christopher Payk utilizes unpublished journals and sermons to explore how Wang's faith was influenced by Christian scripture, reason, and Confucian tradition. This work of Asian and Asian American religious biography provides critical insight into the intersection of Christianity and cultural heritage in Asia. Following Christ and Confucius offers a detailed account of an uncompromising faith and its lasting impact on the religious landscape of China.