- Introduction: Theological politics and utopian studies
- Utopian views of history from the Bible : eschatology, apocalyptic thought, and millenarianism
- Utopian views of history from ancient and modern China : ideal society and ideas of history
- The meeting of theological and philosophical views of history in Marx : anti-utopian socialism and historical materialism
- The meeting of Marxist and Chinese views of history in Maoism : sinification of Marxism
- The meeting of Maoism and Christianity in Red China : the Maoist cult and Chinese Christianity
- Mao meets Paul I : faith, hope, and love in the Chinese church and the holy empire of the Christian West and Mao
- Mao meets Paul II : canonization, power, rebellion and the similarities/differences of Chinese and Thessalonian society
- Mao meets Paul III : eschatology, utopia, and hope
- Millenarian hope in the post-Paul and post-Mao eras : modern utopian and a-utopian visions and Pauline eschatology.
How do utopian dreams measure up to a Christian hope for a better world? How do Western Christians best understand and support the struggling Chinese church? In short, what can the apostle Paul have to do with Chairman Mao? K. K. Yeo brings Pauline eschatology and Maoist utopianism into conversation. He shows how Maoism changed and incorporated Chinese and Marxist views of history and power and compares the result to the message of Paul and the Christian West. New Testament and theological scholars and students, those interested in world affairs, and those who wish to better appreciate the church in China, will learn from and be challenged by this book.
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