The Nature,History,Characteristics and Impact of Missionary Sinology
Missionary Sinology,as a crucial phase in the history of Western Sinology,played a pivotal role in bridging the development of professional Sinology in the West.However,many fundamental issues regarding missionary Sinology have yet not been clarified in academic community.Not only closely connected with the history of the spread of Christianity in China,missionary Sinology also has a profound impact on Western cultural circles with its academic achievements.The development of missionary Sinology can be divided into two main phases:the period of initial acquaintance and peaceful interaction from 1500 to 1800,and the period of tense and conflict from 1807 to 1949.Missionary Sinology had a decisive influence on the formation of the Western perception of China.Its research outcomes are part of both Chinese and European history,holding significant value for the cultural exchange between China and the West.
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