Western Christians have a lot to learn from the recent experiences of the unregistered churches in China. Here are a few possible points to ponder.
Lessons from Timothy Richard
Responding to Jackson Wu, Saving God’s Face: A Chinese Contextualization of Salvation through Honor and Shame
Lessons from James Legge's Career
Though he died more than a hundred years ago, James Legge has left several volumes of translations of all the major early Chinese classics. Scholars may criticize some aspects of his work, but on the whole they acknowledge the translations and commentaries as both a monumental achievement and a resource for us today. Aside from the books themselves, Legge’s legacy includes valuable lessons for us.