Faith of Our Fathers / 先賢之信 / Simplified Chinese / Paperback

ISBN-13: 9789810589479 / 978-9810589479

Product Features

• Author: Chan Kei Thong
• Publisher: Campus Crusade Asia Limited
• Category: Chinese Books
• Format: Paperback
• ISBN: 9789810589479
• Page Count: 273 pages
• Language: Simplified Chinese
• Publication Date: January 1, 2018

Overview (概述)

English:

Faith of Our Fathers by Chan Kei Thong explores God's "fingerprints" throughout China's 4000-year unbroken history. The author delves into how early Chinese worship was monotheistic, reflecting a belief system similar to that found in the book of Genesis. Chan Kei Thong makes a compelling argument that elements of Chinese language, culture, and traditions—such as the naming of China as "Shen Zhou" (God’s Country) and the sacrificial practices at the Temple of Heaven—parallel many Old Testament practices and beliefs. This book demonstrates God's presence in China’s historical events, showing His desire for humanity to know and accept Him.

中文:

《先贤之信》由唐振基撰写，探索了上帝在中国四千年悠久历史中的“指纹”。作者深入探讨了中国早期的一神崇拜形式，展现了其与《圣经》创世纪中的信仰体系的相似之处。唐振基提出了一个令人信服的论点：中国语言、文化和传统中的元素——如中国被称为“神州”（上帝的国）和天坛的祭祀仪式——与旧约中的许多实践和信仰有着平行关系。这本书展示了上帝在中国历史事件中的存在，表明了上帝希望人类认识并接受祂的愿望。

Interesting Facts

• The structure of Chinese characters reflects some of the earliest events recorded in Genesis, such as creation and the fall, showing that ancient Chinese had knowledge of these Biblical stories.

• 汉字的象形结构反映了创世初期的一些事件，如创造和堕落，表明古代中国人对这些圣经故事有一定了解。

• The ancient name for China, “Shen Zhou” (God’s Country), reveals an early recognition of God’s supreme sovereignty.

• “神州”这一古老的国名，揭示了中国人早期对神全能主权的认知。

• The annual sacrifices at the Temple of Heaven bear remarkable parallels to Old Testament blood covenants, reinforcing the theory of God’s influence in ancient Chinese rituals.

• 天坛的年度祭祀仪式与《圣经》旧约中的血盟仪式有显著相似之处，进一步加强了上帝在中国古代仪式中影响的理论。

• Chinese emperors, known as "Sons of Heaven," were seen as mediators between Shang Di (God) and the people, showing their central role in bridging the divine and human realms.

Key Credits

• Author: Chan Kei Thong
• Publisher: Campus Crusade Asia Limited (CCAL)
• Original Language: Chinese