The article studies and clarifies the complicated happenings in the reaction of social classes in China and Vietnam to Christianity during the 17th and 18th centuries. To study this issue, the authors used the original historical materials related to Christianity of the Qing dynasty (China) and the monarchies in Vietnam in the 17th, and 18th centuries. Besides, the authors also inherit some research achievements by Chinese and Vietnamese scholars on Christianity history in both countries. Moreover, the authors also exploit the original historical materials recorded by Western missionaries working in the two countries during the 17th century to 18th century. The authors combine two main research methods of History Science (historical and logical) with other research methods (systemic, analysis, synthesis, and comparison) to complete the study of this issue. The article will have a specific contribution in terms of academics, such as clarifying the attitude of kings, royalty, nobles, intelligentsia, officials, and civilians in China and Vietnam towards Christianity and providing a more multi-dimensional, objective, comprehensive and profound perspective in the study of Vietnam and China history in general as well as the history of spreading Christianity in the two countries in particular during the 17th and 18th centuries.
Key words: social classes, China, Vietnam, Qing dynasty, Christianity, missionary
DOI: 10.22250/20728662_2023_2_123
About the authors
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Truong Anh Thuan – Ph.D. (History), The University of Danang, University of Science and Education; No. 459, Ton Duc Thang st., Danang city, 550000, Vietnam; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
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Le Thi Thu Hien – Ph.D. (Culture), The University of Danang, University of Science and Education; No. 459, Ton Duc Thang st., Danang city, 550000, Vietnam; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |