TY - BOOK AU - Tan, Hann Tzuu Joey TI - The beasts, the graves, and the ghosts : a study of contextualized preaching during Chinese festivals SN - 9781783687893 U1 - 251.0951 T161B PY - 2020/// CY - Carlisle, Cumbria. PB - Langham Monographs KW - Preaching KW - Chinese.-- Malaysia Religion KW - Christianity and culture.-- China, Hong Kong KW - Christianity and culture.-- Malaysia KW - Festivals.-- Malaysia KW - Preaching.-- Malaysia KW - Rites and ceremonies.-- Malaysia KW - Malaysia.-- Social life and customs N1 - Literature review on issues of contextualization Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism, and Chinese folk religion Research methods Exploratory study of the three festivals Chinese preachers' perceptions and practices of contextualized preaching at three Chinese festivals Theological reflections of the cult of the dead and the spiritual realm Principles for formulating contextualized preaching to Chinese people Summary, conclusions, and recommendations The Gospel of Jesus Christ : an evangelical celebration ER -