The Taiping Heavenly Kingdom - Rebellion and the Blasphemy of Empire - Hardback - 2004

Shows how the Bible, in particular a Chinese translation of the Old Testament, profoundly influenced Hong and his followers, leading them to understand the first three of the Ten Commandments as an indictment of the imperial order. This book may appeal to scholars in the fields of Chinese history, religion, and culture.
Year of publication: 2004
Pagination: 232 pages, 8 illustrations, map
Format: Hardback