This beautifully produced and monumental reference is devoted to the understanding of the role and impact of Christian missions in China. Drawing on a vast array of sources, ranging from personal correspondence to oral histories, it covers the period from the earliest Christian contacts to the mid-twentieth century, and includes all Christian denominations that were active in China. The guide is arranged alphabetically by state, and its ease of use is enhanced by a glossary, place name conversion table, and massive subject, name, and repository indices. Surveys Moslem and non-Moslem views of the place of Jesus and/or The Christ in The Quran and early Islam. Draws on Moslem commentaries, many of which have never been translated; considers such topics as Jesus' Christhood, the virgin birth, miracles, and the role of Christian thought in the rise of Islam; and covers the views of Shi'ites and Sufis. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR