The Making of Korean Christianity: Protestant Encounters with Korean Religions, 1876-1915

[ The Making of Korean Christianity] is highly recommended not only for those interested in the development of Korean Christianity, but also for those who want to explore the ‘creative combination of the principle of Christian universality (vertical transcendence) and that of inculturation (horizontal adaptation)’.

–Gun Cheol Kim “Africanus Journal”

A wealth of historical data from the turn of the last century on the formation of Korean Christianity is meticulously presented and carefully analyzed.

–S. Michael Ahn, Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary “Themelios”

In short, Sung-Deuk Oak has produced an insightful study of the history of Christianity in Korea. This outstanding book is a must-read for anyone interested in modern Korean history, cross-cultural interactions, and global Christian studies.

–Joseph Tse-Hei Lee, Pace University in New York “The Asian Christian Review”

The history of Protestantism in Korea is rich and complex, and Oak’s work makes a valuable contribution toward understanding its origins and initial development.

–Sean C. Kim, University of Central Missouri “Sungkyun Journal of East Asian Studies”

Sung-Deuk Oak is Dongsoon Im and Mija Im Endowment Chair, Associate Professor of Korean Christianity, University of California, Los Angeles. He lives in Simi Valley, California.