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To explore how Christian novel illustrations were adapted to local culture in late Qing Guangdong and their impact on religious dissemination.

January 18, 2026ReligionsOpen Access

On the Local Reception and Dissemination of Christian Novel Illustrations in Late Qing Guangdong

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To explore how Christian novel illustrations were adapted to local culture in late Qing Guangdong and their impact on religious dissemination.
Analysis of missionary-published Christian novels
Examination of illustration styles and cultural elements
Comparison with Ming and Qing literary traditions
Evaluation of the trinity reading guidance model
Illustrations reflected local cultural aesthetics, enhancing engagement with the texts.
Incorporation of Confucian ethics improved acceptability of Christian teachings.
Localized strategies significantly advanced the dissemination of Christianity in Guangdong.

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Missionaries employed localized strategies to enhance Christian teachings in late Qing Guangdong, indicating effective adaptation.

Wen et al. (2026) studied this question.

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