Spirit and the Flesh in Shandong, 1650-1785

The Spirit and the Flesh in Shandong tells the deeply human story ofconflicting aspirations and passions in the introduction of Christianity to aprovincial regi... » 

The Spirit and the Flesh in Shandong tells the deeply human story ofconflicting aspirations and passions in the introduction of Christianity to aprovincial region in China. The story unfolds through vivid descriptions of howChinese converts and their European priests were involved in closecollaboration an underground church imprisonment apostasy martyrdompeasant secret society affiliations selfflagellation and sexual seduction. «