Collection Overview
The collection of digitized materials belonging to the China Free Methodist Church in Taiwan consists of thirty-five (35) monographic items and three (3) serial titles:
- Xun Li Bao (循理週報), 148 issues (vol. 160, 1966 – vol. 187, 1969)
- Xun Li Hui Kan (循理會刊), 338 issues (vol. 308, 1979 – vol. 650, 2013)
- Xun Li Zhou Bao (循理報), 133 issues (vol. 1, 1963 – vol. 137, 1965)
To request digital copies of these materials, please contact the Divinity Library Special Collections.
Monographic Materials
The digitized monographic collection includes 35 book titles published by or related to the China Free Methodist Church. These titles cover various aspects of Methodist theology, church history, and Christian practices in the Chinese context.
Serial Publications
The collection includes three significant serial publications spanning from 1963 to 2013. These periodicals provide valuable insight into the development and activities of the Free Methodist Church in Taiwan over five decades.
About the Free Methodist Church in China
The Free Methodist Church began its mission work in China in 1905, focusing initially on areas in Henan and Shandong provinces. After the establishment of the People's Republic of China in 1949, many missionaries relocated to Taiwan where they continued their work, establishing the China Free Methodist Church.
The church developed a significant presence in Taiwan during the latter half of the 20th century, establishing congregations, publishing houses, and educational institutions. The materials in this collection document the church's activities, theological perspectives, and community engagement throughout this period.
Accessing the Collection
The digitized materials from the China Free Methodist Church collection are available upon request for research purposes. Researchers interested in accessing these materials should contact the Special Collections department at the Yale Divinity Library.
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