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This study aims to explore James Legge's portrayal of Fâ-hien and assess the influence of Christian theology in his translation.

March 18, 2026ReligionsOpen Access

Christianized Intervention or Not: James Legge’s Rendering of Fâ-hien’s Image in A Record of Buddhistic Kingdoms

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This analysis reveals how James Legge frames Fâ-hien's image through Christian influences, indicating a missionary purpose in translation.

This study aims to explore James Legge's portrayal of Fâ-hien and assess the influence of Christian theology in his translation.
Analyzed Legge's rendering of Fâ-hien's narrative in A Record of Buddhistic Kingdoms.
Examined paratextual elements like illustrations and footnotes.
Compared textual shifts from first-person to third-person narrative.
Investigated the relationship between Legge's academic background and his representation of Buddhism.
Legge’s translation emphasizes Fâ-hien as a devout Buddhist and a morally sensitive figure.
Paratexts suggest a Christo-Buddhist intervention linking Christianity and Buddhism.
Textual shifts reduce the emotional impact of Fâ-hien’s journey.
Legge's translations reflect broader Western perspectives shaped by colonial and missionary influences.

Yanmeng Wang (2026) studied this question.

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This analysis reveals how James Legge frames Fâ-hien's image through Christian influences, indicating a missionary purpose in translation.