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Routledge Candida Xu: Chinese Christian Woman of the Seventeenth Century

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This scholarly biography examines the life of Candida Xu (1607-1680), granddaughter of the influential Chinese Christian convert and statesman Xu Guangqi and a foremost figure among Chinese Christian women in the seventeenth century. Grounded in primary sources including her confessor Philippe Couplet's Histoire d'une dame chretienne de la Chine (Paris, 1688), family writings by her eldest son, and the Xu family history, this work reconstructs Candida Xu's multifaceted roles as daughter, wife, mother, and community member. The biography integrates European missionary records with Chinese language sources to provide a nuanced portrait of her religious faith, family relationships, and influence within both Christian and Chinese society during a pivotal period of cultural exchange. Published by Routledge as part of the Collectanea Serica series, this volume contributes significantly to understanding early modern Chinese Christianity and the experiences of elite women navigating faith and tradition.

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Candida Xu's life spans 1607 to 1680, a formative era for Chinese Christianity and cross-cultural engagement between East and West.

Based on Philippe Couplet's 1688 biography Histoire d'une dame chretienne de la Chine, a rare primary source written by her confessor.

Utilises family documents including writings by Candida Xu's eldest son and comprehensive Xu family historical records.

Integrates both European missionary sources and Chinese language materials to provide balanced historical analysis.

Part of the Collectanea Serica series (volume 2), offering scholarly insight into early modern Chinese women and Christianity.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
30 December 2020
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20 August 2020

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