Christian mission in seventeenth-century Taiwan. A reception history of texts, beliefs, and practices. By Christopher Joby. (Taiwan Studies, 3.) Pp. xx + 465 incl. 26 colour figs, 2 maps and 10 tables. Boston, MA: Brill, 2025. €179. 978 90 04 71634 6; 2589 3939

Key Points

• The aim is to analyze the Christian mission in Taiwan during the seventeenth century, focusing on texts, beliefs, and practices.
• Qualitative analysis of historical texts and documents
• Examination of cultural interactions between missionaries and local communities
• Assessment of the impact of Christian beliefs on Taiwanese practices
• Provides insights into the adaptation of Christian practices in Taiwan
• Highlights the role of texts in shaping missionary approaches
• Reveals the interplay between indigenous beliefs and missionary teachings