{"title":"Ronnie Po-Chia Hsia","description":"\u003cp\u003eRonnie Po-Chia Hsia’s works delve into the rich intersections of religion, culture, and history, with a particular focus on the Catholic missions in early modern China. Readers can expect meticulously researched narratives that explore the complexities of faith, cross-cultural exchange, and the spread of Christianity in historically significant contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOffering insightful perspectives on spirituality and historical encounters, Hsia’s writing illuminates the nuanced relationships between European missionaries and Chinese society. His books invite readers to reconsider traditional views of religious history through detailed scholarship and engaging storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"matteo-ricci-and-the-catholic-mission-to-china-15831610-by-ronnie-po-chia-hsia-9781624664328","title":"Matteo Ricci and the Catholic Mission to China, 15831610","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is an accessible collection of primary sources on the life of the Italian Jesuit Matteo Ricci and the Catholic mission that he helped establish in China. Ricci's missionary career indeed constituted a key moment in modern history, for it was through his examples and recommendations that the Jesuits in China collectively adopted an accommodative approach to Chinese culture and embarked on various projects of cultural translation that resulted in the first wave of sustained interactions between Chinese and European civilizations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMatteo Ricci and the Catholic Mission to China, 1583–1610\u003c\/em\u003e by Ronnie Po-Chia Hsia delves into this transformative period, highlighting Ricci’s crucial role in fostering cross-cultural engagement and understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47558963593452,"sku":"9781624664328","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781624664328-matteo-ricci-and-the-catholic-mission-to-china-15831610.jpg?v=1776924171"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/ronnie-po-chia-hsia.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}