Christian Missions and Oriental Civilizations

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English

Tradd Street Press
14 February 2026

Asian history; Christianity; Christian mission & evangelism; Religious groups: social & cultural aspects

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""Christian Missions and Oriental Civilizations"" is a profound sociological and psychological study that examines the dynamic interactions between Western missionary efforts and the cultural frameworks of Eastern societies. Rather than focusing on theological doctrines, Maurice T. Price approaches the subject as a problem in social behavior and group psychology, investigating the mechanisms of cultural contact and the resulting social changes.

The work explores how individuals and communities in the East reacted to the introduction of foreign religious ideologies, analyzing both the patterns of acceptance and the sources of resistance. By applying the principles of behavioral science to the missionary movement, the author provides a rigorous analysis of proselytization as a social process. Price's research delves into the psychological transformations required for conversion and the broader impact of these shifts on the social organization of non-Western civilizations.

Valuable for students of religious studies, sociology, and history, ""Christian Missions and Oriental Civilizations"" offers a unique perspective on global cultural history. It remains an important academic resource for understanding the complexities of cross-cultural influence and the social dynamics that define the encounter between diverse worldviews.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

By: Maurice T Price
Imprint: Tradd Street Press
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 31mm
Weight: 835g
ISBN: 9781025326788
ISBN 10: 1025326784
Pages: 606
Publication Date: 14 February 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active