Redefining heresy and tolerance. Governance of Muslims and Christians in the Qing Empire before 1864. By Hung Tak Wai. Pp. xx + 259 incl. 3 ills and 6 tables. Hong Kong: Hong Kong University Press, 2024. HK 480. 978 988 8842 83 4

Key Points

• This work explores the concepts of heresy and tolerance within the governance frameworks of Muslims and Christians in the Qing Empire before 1864.
• Historical analysis of governance documents and records
• Comparative assessment of Muslim and Christian policies
• Examination of cultural and religious interactions
• Identified unique governance strategies for Muslims and Christians
• Demonstrated the impact of religious tolerance on societal stability
• Explored how heresy was redefined in the context of Qing policies